The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts

by Sam Storms

Overview

Your Gifts Reveal God's Presence and Power

The apostle Paul wrote, "There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. . . . To each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:4,7). But what are these spiritual gifts? How do you know if you possess them? And, if you do, how do you use them?

In The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts, Sam Storms will help you answer basic and foundational questions about the what, why, and how of the unique gifts God gives to each of His children. You will discover the purpose of spiritual gifts in the Church and learn how to identify your special mix of gifting. In addition, you will find out how the Holy Spirit uses the supernatural manifestation of gifts to demonstrate God's presence and power among His people.

God has gifted you . . . now learn how to use His good gifts for His glory!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764215926
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/24/2003
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	543,677
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 - 10 Years

About the Author

Sam Storms has spent 39 years in ministry, and in 2008 became lead pastor for preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries in Oklahoma City. He has authored or edited 21 books and has published numerous journal articles and book reviews. He and his wife, Ann, have been married for 41 years, are the parents of two grown daughters, and have four grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	When Power Comes to Church	9
Chapter 2	Right? Wrong!	19
Chapter 3	Words of Wisdom and Knowledge	37
Chapter 4	Faith and Healing	49
Chapter 5	It's a Miracle!	67
Chapter 6	Prophecy and Distinguishing of Spirits	85
Chapter 7	Who Said God Said?	105
Chapter 8	What Is the Gift of Tongues?	119
Chapter 9	Tongues and Interpretation in the Church	141
Chapter 10	Letting Your Gift Find You	159
	Notes	167
	Recommended Reading	175