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CHAPTER EIGHT

SERVING GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

 Identify the nine serving gifts of the Holy Spirit.

 Explain the difference between the gift of serving and the gift of helps.

 Explain the difference between the gift of administration and the gift of leadership.

 Distinguish between the gift of faith and the fruit of faith.

KEY VERSE:

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

(Mark 10:44)

INTRODUCTION

There are nine spiritual gifts which we will call the "serving gifts.” These gifts are not special
offices such as those of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher. They are not speaking
gifts where one stands before the church body to minister the Word of God. Neither are they
sign gifts (which you will study in the next chapter) which are given to confirm the truth of the
Gospel.

These nine gifts "serve" the church by providing structure, organization, and support in both
spiritual and practical areas. The nine serving gifts are:

• Discerning of spirits - Helps


• Leadership - Serving


• Administration - Mercy


• Faith - Hospitality


• Giving