This document discusses spiritual gifts from God and how to identify your gift. It explains that spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to empower Christians for service in the church. The purpose of spiritual gifts is to strengthen God's children and glorify Christ, not oneself. The document outlines some of the sign gifts mentioned in the Bible, such as apostleship, prophecy, miracles, and tongues. It also lists current gifts like evangelism, pastor, teaching, faith, exhortation, and administration. The overall message is that spiritual gifts are bestowed by God through the Holy Spirit to benefit the church and bring glory to God.

1. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
FINDING YOUR GIFT OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT &
HOW TO USE IT

2. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
What a Spiritual gift is not:
It is not a talent.
It is not a place of Service.
It is not an office.
It is not a particular age group ministry.

3. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
What a Spiritual gift is
(Ephesians 4:6, 7)
A Gift of the Holy Spirit is:
A gift from God; not natural born abilities.
It is a spiritual gift.
It is a gift given by the Holy Spirit, and is
empowered by Him.

4. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
The Purpose of the gifts of God:
To be used as service in the church to make
God’s children better equipped and strong.
To be used to glorify Christ Jesus, not self.
To glorify Christ is humility, to use for self is
pride and selfishness.

5. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
The Sign Gifts:
• Apostleship (1 Corinthians 12:28)
• Prophecy (Romans. 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 14:1-
40; Ephesians 4:11)
• Miracles/Healing (1 Corinthians 12:28; 9 28; 30)
• Tongues/Interpretation of Tongues
(1 Corinthians 12:10)

6. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
Current Gifts:
Evangelism (Ephesians 4:11)
Pastor (Ephesians 4:11)
Serving (Romans. 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians
4:12)
Teaching (Romans. 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:38;
Ephesians. 4:11)

7. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
Faith (1 Corinthians 12:9)
Exhortation (Romans. 12:8)
Discerning Spirits (1 Corinthians 12:10)
Mercy (Romans. 12:8)

8. By Dr. Alfred E. Maese
Giving (Romans. 12:8)
Ruling/Administration (Romans 12:8; 1
Corinthians 12:28)
Wisdom and Knowledge (1 Corinthians 12:8)