Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Gifts of the Holy Spirit are given by the Holy Spirit to the Believing Christians – The Body of Christ.

Who operates these gifts?
The Holy Spirit operates His gifts through us as He wills.

Why are the gifts given to the Church?
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given,

• a) To profit all – to meet the specific needs of a specific person(s) at a specific time in a specific way.
• b) To manifest the reality and truth of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
• c) Always to bring Glory to God (alone).
• d) To cause everyone to praise God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit forever.

I. Word of Wisdom

This is a sudden spontaneous impartation of God's supernatural wisdom. When tempted by Satan, Jesus defeated him, with Word of Wisdom by the Holy Spirit. This is not the whole of God's wisdom, but a fragment of His great wisdom that is dropped into us by the Holy Spirit to enable us what to say or what to do in a given situation. It is also the divine direction, Spiritual intuition in problem solving. Imparted wisdom to act appropriately in a given circumstances.

Jesus Christ said in Luke Chapter 21 verses 14-15

Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to mediate before what ye shall answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gain or resist.

It is to be noted that this is not God's wisdom, or Bible knowledge of academic wisdom, or natural wisdom but "This is Word of Wisdom from the Hoy Spirit".

II. Word of Knowledge

This is a sudden supernaturally imparted knowledge. A fragment of knowledge of God released to reveal the present condition, or a present circumstance, or a present need in life of someone.

Examples:

Jesus and the woman of Samaria
Jesus and Zacchaeus
Jesus and Nathaniel
Peter and Ananias and Sapphira
Paul and Prophet Ananias
Examples in our ministries

In general the "Word of Knowledge" and the "Word of wisdom" operate together. It is to be noted that this Word of Knowledge is received in one's spirit by the Holy Spirit and not in the intellect or mind or emotions.

This Gift operates by Faith
Obedience and perfectly being led by the Holy Spirit is important in the operation of this Gift. Sometimes the Holy Spirit may reveal certain knowledge about a person's sinful life. However, unless the Holy Spirit leads us to counsel and correct the person, we must wait. It may be so that the Holy Spirit wants us to pray about that condition immediately within our self, rather than voicing it at once.

III. Discerning of Spirits

The Holy Spirit imparts and operates this Gift to enable us to distinguish, identify and recognize the root cause or the source of a problem or a disturbing situation in someone's life; i.e., God's Spirit, or evil spirit or human spirit.

Satan (defeated enemy) always tries to counterfeit the works of the Holy Spirit. He is the deceiver, and father of lies. If satanic activity is violent, outwardly wicked as we tend to think always, it is difficult at times to truly distinguish the cunningness and deceitfulness of the evil one. That's why this gift is of much use to discern the presence of demons, the type of demons, the strength of such demons, name of the demons, the nature of these demons, the woman with the spirit of divination.

Examples

This Gift again must be operated with the Gift of Faith in order for the demons cast out and captives free in Jesus Christ Name. This Gift brings accuracy and quicker deliverance to the captives without grieving the human spirit.

IV. Gift of Speaking in Unknown Tongues

This Gift is a supernatural utterance – audible, vocal or even in your spirit. When the Holy Spirit operates this Gift, your heart directly communicates with God's heart. (Your mind and your thoughts do not get in the way ). This Gift is a personal edification of somene (yourself ), to worship God, praise God, strengthen, eompower yourself with God's presence and protection upon yourself.
The Holy Spirit gives you the words. He imparts the utterance witin our spirit. You must be calm, relaxed, confident and wait for the Holy Spirit to prompt you to speak.
This is the only Gift that was released by the Holy Spirit in the New Covenant, after the blood of Jesus was shed and after His bodily resurrection.

IMPORTANT

Therefore, when we speak in the unknown tongues, the power of the shed Blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth and the resurrecton Life of Power of Jesus Christ of Nazareth our Lord and Savior is very much present. Therefore, we proclaim victory and triumph over every (any) situation in Christ Jesus.

Secondly, when we pray in tongues, our spirit is empowered by the Holy Spirit and our heart is directly connected to God's heart. (Our minds are virtually bypassed). Therefore, we shall be praying a selfless prayer, i.e. a prayer that shall not be self-centered. A prayer that truly pleases God, our Father.

V. Gift of interpretation of Tongues

This Gift is always in conjuction with the Gift of speaking in Tongues. This Gift is not translation but interpretation of the unknown tongue into a known language (1Cor. 14:13).

You must not let any personal thoughts or ideas to creep into the interpretation. When the Holy Spirit operates this Gift in you, please speak in a clear, calm, audible voice. Take care that you do not go beyond the proportion of your faith (Rom. 12: 6).

This Gift requires utmost sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. When the interpretation is complete and you sense now that the Holy Spirit has finished all He wishes to impart, then you stop. Please do not tell the people what you "think" the interpretation means. The Holy Spirit will quicken the spirit of those who hears the interpretation, and the Holy Spirit will comfort, exhort, edify, release peace, joy, etc.

VI. Gift of Prophecy

The very purpose of this Gift of the Holy Spirit is to edify (build up), exhort (stir up), comfort (cheer up), strenghten, advice, counsel, caution, warn, etc. (1 Cor. 19:4-5 and 12 / Rev. 19:10 / 1 Cor. 12:10)

To prophecy means to speak forth the mind and counsel of God, proclaim the thoughts of God, speaking forth on behalf of God. Prophecy is subject to our faith. Prophecy is subject to the Word of God.

God speaks forth through His church, the Body of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. When the Holy Spirit operates the Gift of prophecy through the believer, he or she becomes a mouthpiece for God.
Prophecy is based in Words of Faith. (Faith makes things happen and faith makes words creative) (Heb. 1:12)

Example: Seven churches of Asia – Revelation Chapter 2 and 3
It is to be noted that this Gift of Prophecy is for whoever desires and believes. But a prophet is anointed, appointed by God in the continued office (calling). Therefore the office of the prophet goes beyond the prophesying, into giving direction, guidance, judgment to the whole church and nation(s).
Three points normally misunderstood about the Gift of Prophecy,

• It is not preaching, not teaching
• Not pre-telling the future
• Not for personal guidance.

Whenever there is an element of prediction of a future event within a prophecy it is usually because another Gift (Word of Knowledge or Wisdom) operates together.

Prophecy

• No interpretation required
• Speaks naturally in known tongues
• Convinces the unlearned
• Covet this Gift (1Cor. 14:15-16)
• Not beyond the proportion of your faith (Rom. 12:6)
• Subject to the prophet (not uncontrolled utterance)
• Must be judged with the Word of God
• Must always exalt Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and the Father God
• Fruit of the prophet (Test)
• It will come to pass
• Must not break the peaceful spirit of the service (can change its course)

Gifts of Power
Displays the creative power of God

Through these "Power Gifts" the Holy Spirit gives the church the power to do the miraculous. God works through the believer to work the works of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

VII. Gift of Faith

This is the supernatural ability bestowed suddenly upon believers, regardless of their level of faith;

• To trust God without doubt
• To meet adverse situation
• To combat unbelief (Rom. 4:20-21)
• To receive the victory already won by Jesus Christ

Example

Peter walked on water (Matt.14:22-23)
Jesus raised Lazarus (John11:38-44)
Jesus stilled storm, wind and waves

Gift of Faith elevates the church into the supernatural realm, supersedes, and suspends natural laws to glorify God in Jesus Christ Name. It is an anointed Faith, that works along with the other power Gift, producing signs, wonders, miracles conforming God's Word. (Mark 16:20)

VIII. Gifts of Healing

Gifts of Healing - the original root word for this is "Charisma iama". CHARISMA – Grace (whether we deserve it or not). IAMA - not limited to type of sickness / disease (healing or wholeness to all disease).

This Gifts of Healing brings healing and wholeness to both the believer and the unbeliever, righteous and unrighteous – whoever is desperately in need of God's healing. This is merely God's matchless mercy.
Main benefits of the operation of the Gift of Healings

• Mankind is made whole – physically, psychologically, and spiritually. "Restoration" of God's original, intended plan in the life of man. "Will of God being done on earth as it is heaven".
• Operation of this Gift destroys the works of Satan. (1 John 3:8/ John 10:10/ Acts10:38)
• Demonstrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth. (Rom. 8:11)
• God's Word is confirmed true, real, living and all powerful bringing glory to God.
(Mark 16:20/ Heb. 2: 3-4)
• Healing, wholeness and divine health. Sin, sickness, disease, death, curse, defeat, oppression, poverty – all have the same origin – Satan.

Sickness is called

• Captivity - Job 42:10
• Spirit of infirmity - Luke 13:11
• Satanic bondage - Luke 13:16
• Oppression of the devil - Acts 10:38
• Evil - Deuteronomy 7:15
• Curse - Deuteronomy 28:15-68

Sickness, disease, death – all came after man disobeyed and fell into sin (Rom 5:12/ Rom 5: 23).

Bible proofs that sickness is from Satan

• Job 2:7
• 1 Corinthians 5:5
• Luke 13:16
• Matthew 12 : 22
• Mark 6:13
• Acts 10:38
• Matthew 8:16-17
• 1 John 3:8
• Job 42:10
• Proverbs 3:8
• John 10:10
• Matthew 10:8
• Hebrews 2:14

God is our Healer and Deliverer

• Matthew 14:14
• Luke 15:15
• Deuteronomy 7:15
• Exodus 23:25-26
• Exodus 15:26
• Psalm 105:37
• Psalm 103:2-4
• Matthew 9:35
• Matthew 4:23-24
• Isaiah 53:5
• Acts 10:38
• Luke 10:17-20
• Luke 10:1-9
• Luke 9:1-2
• James 5:14 -16
• Jeremiah 30:17
• Revelation 12:11
• Matthew 8:3
• 3 John 1:2
• Psalm 91:10-11
• Luke 11:20
• Psalm 91:16
• Psalm 92:14
• Jeremiah 33:6
• Matthew 10:8
• Jeremiah 17:14
• Isaiah 57:18-19
• Matthew 11:5-6
• Luke 7:22

The four important Truths that God is the source for divine health, healing and wholeness

• 1) God in the old testament – The Healer
• 2) God manifested in flesh as Jesus Christ of Nazareth - The Healer
• 3) New Covenant – (Testament) church – Healing Church
• 4) God has set healing Gifts in the Body of Christ – Gifts of the Healing

12 ways God heals you

• 1) Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• 2) Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth
• 3) Laying of Hands (Anointing transmitted) (Authority over sickness)
• 4) Words of Faith spoken
• 5) Obedience to God's Word
• 6) Praying in Faith, oneness
• 7) Anointing with oil and praying
• 8) Anointed prayer clothes
• 9) Praising (speaking) the shed Blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth
• 10) Receiving the Lord's table in faith
• 11) Stripes of Lord Jesus Christ
• 12) Life of Testimony (personal holiness), humility, repentance