This presentation is designed to compliment a Spiritual Gifts Assessment video (available on YouTube) and a Guide to Spiritual Gifts (available on the web). Links are provided on the final slide of the deck. There is also a brief presentation on the difference between natural talents and spiritual gifts at the end. This presentation was designed to facilitate conversations about spiritual gifts in a small group setting. Visit my blog for additional relevant information, as well as step-by-step instructions how to use this material in your group.

1. SPIRITUAL GIFTS
DEFINITIONS
BASED ON THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS INVENTORY
LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN RESOURCES • NASHVILLE, TN
LINK PROVIDED ON FINAL SLIDE

2. ADMINISTRATION
Advancing the work of God by
planning, organizing, executing
procedures, and supervising others.

3. EVANGELISM
Delivering the gospel to others in
a way that consistently helps them
trust Christ.

4. EXHORTATION
Ministering to others through
encouraging, comforting, and
using wise counsel to help them
become more like Jesus.

5. GIVING
Generously and cheerfully sharing
money and resources without
expecting anything in return.

6. HOSPITALITY
Making other people—even
strangers—feel welcome and
cared for in your home or
church.

7. LEADERSHIP
Helping shape the direction of a
group in a way that motivates
others to get involved and move
in the same direction.

8. MERCY
Being sensitive to those who are
suffering; feeling genuine sympathy
and empathy, then caring for them
with loving words and actions.

9. PASTORING
Spiritually caring for, protecting, and
guiding a group of believers toward
spiritual maturity.

10. SERVING
Taking joy from performing any act of
service motivated by genuine love for
God and others.

11. TEACHING
Being able to understand biblical
truths and then instructing others in a
way that inspires learning, application,
and growth.

12. WISDOM
Applying spiritual truths practically in
decision-making and daily life.

13. * DISCERNING SPIRITS
Discerning with complete accuracy
what is true and what is false.
* “Some Christians believe this gift was temporary, meaning it was only necessary to authenticate Jesus’ work of during
and immediately after His earthly ministry.” Others, however, believe the gift is just as available today as it ever was.

14. * FAITH
Living boldly and sometimes taking
radical action as a result of deep trust
in God (distinct from the trust in God
that is true of all believers).
* “Some Christians believe this gift was temporary, meaning it was only necessary to authenticate Jesus’ work of during
and immediately after His earthly ministry.” Others, however, believe the gift is just as available today as it ever was.

15. * HEALING
Supernaturally restoring a physical
body back to health.
* “Some Christians believe this gift was temporary, meaning it was only necessary to authenticate Jesus’ work of during
and immediately after His earthly ministry.” Others, however, believe the gift is just as available today as it ever was.

16. * SPEAKING IN TONGUES
Being able to speak in a foreign or
unknown language with no training.
* “Some Christians believe this gift was temporary, meaning it was only necessary to authenticate Jesus’ work of during
and immediately after His earthly ministry.” Others, however, believe the gift is just as available today as it ever was.

17. * INTERPRETING TONGUES
Understanding a foreign language
with no training, then communicating
the message to others.
* “Some Christians believe this gift was temporary, meaning it was only necessary to authenticate Jesus’ work of during
and immediately after His earthly ministry.” Others, however, believe the gift is just as available today as it ever was.

18. * MIRACLES
Performing an act that includes God's
intervention into laws of nature.
* “Some Christians believe this gift was temporary, meaning it was only necessary to authenticate Jesus’ work of during
and immediately after His earthly ministry.” Others, however, believe the gift is just as available today as it ever was.

19. * PROPHECY
Receiving direct revelation from God
and then communicating the
message to others.
* “Some Christians believe this gift was temporary, meaning it was only necessary to authenticate Jesus’ work of during
and immediately after His earthly ministry.” Others, however, believe the gift is just as available today as it ever was.

20. DISCUSSION
QUESTIONS

21. QUESTION #1
Before this assessment, how aware
were you of spiritual gifts?

22. QUESTION #2
What did you learn about your
spiritual gifts from taking the
assessment?

23. QUESTION #3
How accurate do you think your
assessment results were? Explain.

24. QUESTION #4
To what extent are you currently
using your spiritual gifts to benefit
the church and other people?

25. QUESTION #5
What is one thing you can do
to better utilize your spiritual
gifts? How can this group
support you?

26. Is There a
Difference between
Talents and
Spiritual Gifts?
BASED ON THE WORK OF J. WARNER WALLACE
LINK PROVIDED ON FINAL SLIDE

27. TALENTS ARE INHERITED
GENETICS ENVIRONMENT GOD

28. SPIRITUA
L GIFTS
ARE
RECEIVED

29. TALENTS
ARE
POSSESSED
BY
EVERYONE

30. SPIRITUAL
GIFTS
ARE
POSSESSED
BY THOSE
INDWELLED
BY THE
HOLY SPIRIT

31. TALENT
S
ARE
DEVELOPED
AND
EXPECTED

32. SPIRITUAL
GIFTS
ARE
MATURED
AND
SURPRISING

33. TALENTS
CAN BE
USED
SELFISHLY

34. SPIRITUAL GIFTSARE USED TO
SERVE GOD’S PURPOSES

35. SPIRITUAL GIFTSARE USED TO
SERVE GOD’S PURPOSES

36. REFERENCED SOURCES
Download This: Spiritual Gifts Guide (PDF)
https://groupleaders.org/spiritualgift
Read This: “The Difference Between Natural Talents and Spiritual Gifts”
by J. Warner Wallace
https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/the-difference-between-natural-talents-and-spiritual-gifts/
Watch This: Spiritual Gifts Assessment (Video)
https://youtu.be/4EiAqckFRRU