Cox Handout - Spiritual Gifts

Question 1

Does the expression “gifts of the Spirit” occur anywhere in the NT?

Answer 1

No.

Question 2

What term is the expression “gifts of the Spirit” related to?

Answer 2

Paul’s term “charisma”.

Question 3

Where is the term Charisma(ta) found in the New Testament?

Answer 3

1) 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

2) 1 Peter 4:10

Question 4

How does the term Charisma(ta) pick up a relationship to the Spirit?

Answer 4

Through context or qualifiers, not directly.

Question 5

What is the root of the term Charisma(ta)?

Answer 5

Charis.

Question 6

What does Charisma mean?

Answer 6

A concrete or tangible expression of divine grace.

Question 7

What are the six things the term charisma stands for in the New Testament?

Answer 7

1) Eternal Life
2) Special Privileges granted to Israel
3) Celibacy and Marriage
4) Deliverance from Deadly Peril
5) Spiritual Gifts
6) The Spirit

Question 8

Define Pneumatika.

Answer 8

“The things of the Spirit” or “Spirit matters”

Question 9

Define Phanerosis.

Answer 9

“Manifestation” or “Showing”

Question 10

Define Dorea.

Answer 10

“Gift”

Question 11

List the four Significant Biblical passages in reference to Spiritual gifts.

Answer 11

1) 1 Corinthians 12:7-10
2) 1 Corinthians 12:27-30
3) Romans 12:6-8
4) Ephesians 4:11-13

Question 12

List the three major categories of the Charismata.

Answer 12

1) Gifts as Spirit Manifestations in the Worshipping Community
2) Deeds of Service
3) Gifts and Ministry

Question 13

What are the two types of Gifts as Spirit Manifestations Within the Worshipping community?

Answer 13

1) Miracles

2) Inspired Utterance/Tongues