Gifts of Demonstration

Celibacy

The ability God gives to certain believers to abstain from sexual interaction willingly and cheerfully, and to live victoriously overcoming sexual temptations. 

- Matthew 19:11-12; 1 Corinthians 7:7-8


Faith

The ability that God gives to certain believers to believe, trust, and hope in God's promises, and to demonstrate confidence and inspire other believers to accept and act on God’s will and purposes.

- Acts 27:21-25; Romans 4:18-21; Hebrews 11


Healing

The ability that God gives to certain believers to serve as healing mediators for God to cure illness and restore health. There service might be apart from the use of natural or medical professional means.

- Acts 3:1-10; 5:12-16; 9:32-35; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28


Miracles

The ability God gives to certain believers to perform powerful acts which glorify Him and edify His mission of redemption. 

- Acts 9:36-42; 19:11-20; Romans 15:18-19; 2 Corinthians 12:12


Voluntary Poverty

The ability God gives to certain believers to sacrifice material comfort and or luxury and adopt a simpler life style in order to serve Him more effectively. 

- Acts 2:44-45; 4:34-37; 2 Corinthians 6:10; 8:9