Nathan Brosher
Jul 8, 2026
1Corinthians 12:7-11 NKJV - 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit [of all]: 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another [different] kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
The Greek word for manifestation is “phanerosis” - To make visible or to reveal.
Spiritual gifts are visible demonstrations of the invisible Holy Spirit.
1. Revelation Gifts
Word of Wisdom
Word of Knowledge
John 1:45-49 NLT - 45 Philip went to look for Nathanael and told him, "We have found the very person Moses and the prophets wrote about! His name is Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth." 46 "Nazareth!" exclaimed Nathanael. "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" "Come and see for yourself," Philip replied. 47 As they approached, Jesus said, "Now here is a genuine son of Israel--a man of complete integrity." 48 "How do you know about me?" Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, "I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you." 49 Then Nathanael exclaimed, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God--the King of Israel!"
Discerning of Spirits
2. Power Gifts
Faith
Gifts of Healing
2Timothy 4:20 NLT. - 20 Erastus stayed at Corinth, and I left Trophimus sick at Miletus.
Working of Miracles
3. Speaking Gifts
Prophecy
1Corinthians 14:29 - Let two or three people prophesy and let the others evaluate what is said.
Different Kinds of Tongues
Known Language
Act 2:4 NLT - 4 And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.
Public Tongues
1Corinthians 14:27-28 NLT - 27 No more than two or three should speak in tongues. They must speak one at a time, and someone must interpret what they say. 28 But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately
Private Prayer Language
1Corinthians 14:2 NLT - 2 For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God, since people won't be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious.
Interpretation of Tongues
1Corinthians 14:28 NKJV - 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.
1Corinthians 12:11 NLT - 11 It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.