Topical Encyclopedia The miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, as described in the New Testament, are special abilities granted by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the Church and the advancement of the Gospel. These gifts are distinct from natural talents and are considered supernatural in origin and operation. The Apostle Paul provides a comprehensive enumeration of these gifts in his epistles, particularly in 1 Corinthians 12.1. Word of Wisdom: This gift involves the ability to impart divine insight and understanding into complex situations or truths. It is a supernatural wisdom that goes beyond human reasoning. Paul writes, "To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom" (1 Corinthians 12:8, BSB). 2. Word of Knowledge: This gift is characterized by the ability to know facts about a situation or a person that could not be known by natural means. It is a revelation of knowledge given by the Holy Spirit. Paul continues, "to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:8, BSB). 3. Faith: Distinct from saving faith, this gift refers to an extraordinary confidence in God's promises, power, and presence. It enables believers to trust God for the miraculous. Paul notes, "to another faith by the same Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:9, BSB). 4. Gifts of Healing: This gift involves the supernatural ability to heal diseases and infirmities. It is a manifestation of God's power to restore physical health. Paul states, "to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:9, BSB). 5. Working of Miracles: This gift encompasses acts of divine intervention that transcend natural laws, such as raising the dead or multiplying food. Paul describes it as "to another the working of miracles" (1 Corinthians 12:10, BSB). 6. Prophecy: The gift of prophecy involves speaking forth the message of God under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It includes both foretelling future events and forth-telling God's truth. Paul writes, "to another prophecy" (1 Corinthians 12:10, BSB). 7. Distinguishing between Spirits: This gift allows a believer to discern the spiritual source behind certain behaviors, teachings, or phenomena, distinguishing between the Holy Spirit, demonic spirits, and human spirits. Paul mentions, "to another distinguishing between spirits" (1 Corinthians 12:10, BSB). 8. Tongues: The gift of tongues involves speaking in a language unknown to the speaker, which can be a human language or a heavenly dialect. It serves as a sign for unbelievers and a means of personal edification. Paul states, "to another various kinds of tongues" (1 Corinthians 12:10, BSB). 9. Interpretation of Tongues: This gift complements the gift of tongues by providing the ability to interpret the message spoken in tongues, so that the entire congregation can be edified. Paul concludes, "to still another the interpretation of tongues" (1 Corinthians 12:10, BSB). These gifts are distributed by the Holy Spirit according to His will and purpose, as Paul emphasizes, "All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines" (1 Corinthians 12:11, BSB). The purpose of these gifts is to build up the body of Christ, promote unity, and demonstrate the power and presence of God among His people. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Corinthians 12:8-10,28For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Corinthians 14:1 Library Whether Gratuitous Grace is Rightly Divided by the Apostle? The Miracle of Pentecost and the Birthday of the Christian Book viii. The Blessed Apostle Paul in Laying Down the Form for ... The Sower. Sozomen as Author. Of Faith. The Definition of It. Its Peculiar Properties. 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