THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
HOW DO WE GET THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT?
When you are baptized in the Holy Spirit, you receive God’s Spirit in you to empower and equip you to be transformed into the image of God, and to do the works that He did.
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV).
The expression or manifestation of the Holy Spirit will also become ours as we yield to His leading in our lives.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (HCSB).
The gifts of the Spirit are freely given by grace to equip the believer for the building up of the church, and to testify or witness of the Gospel—God’s Kingdom, and the salvation He offers us through the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NRSV).
“It shall come about after this that I shall pour out My Spirit on all mankind…” Joel 2:28 (AMP).
Other Great Resources for Growing in God
Bible Gateway
Bible Reading Website or App
The Bible Project
YouTube Channel for Bible Learning
YouVersion
Bible Reading, Devotional Plan, and Verse of the Day App
Decrees
Crafted Statements & Prayers to Agree with what God Says About You
Weekly Sermons
Weekly Sermon Podcast from Giving Light
Devotional Podcast
Weekly Devotional Podcast from Giving Light
Churchhome
App for Daily Guided Prayers & Faith Community
Worship Music
Spotify Playlist with a Selection of Worship Artists to Listen to and Explore