The gifts of the Spirit are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the purpose of building up the body of Christ. Key passages include 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-8, and Ephesians 4:11-13.

The purpose of spiritual gifts is to serve others, build up the church, and glorify God. They are given to equip believers for ministry and to edify the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12)

You can discover your spiritual gifts through prayer, studying Scripture, seeking feedback from mature Christians, and serving in various ministries to see where you feel most effective and fulfilled (1 Peter 4:10)

Examples of spiritual gifts include wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, and mercy (1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Romans 12:6-8)

While some spiritual gifts may be more prominent at different times in a believer's life, it is generally believed that the Holy Spirit can give different gifts as needed for various seasons and purposes (1 Corinthians 12:11)

Spiritual gifts should be used in an orderly and loving manner, with the goal of building up the church. They should be exercised with humility, accountability, and a focus on edification (1 Corinthians 14:26-33).

Natural talents are abilities we are born with, while spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit when we become believers. Both can be used to serve God, but spiritual gifts have a specific purpose in building up the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7)

Yes, many believers have multiple spiritual gifts. The Holy Spirit distributes gifts as He wills, and believers can receive a variety of gifts to serve in different capacities (1 Corinthians 12:11)

Love is the foundation for using spiritual gifts. Without love, the exercise of gifts is meaningless and unfruitful. The famous "love chapter," 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizes the importance of love in all things, including the use of spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)