The Gifts & The Body 31: The Spiritual Gift of Faith

The Gift of "Faith

"a special endowment of faith for a special service"- F.F. Bruce

"Wonder-working faith"- Vincent

The Gift of Faith-

The God-given ability to see through mountainous problems to the Ultimate Resource with the vision that it is timely to rely absolutely on both God’s ability and willingness to perform in this particular matter. (1 Corinthians 12:9; 13:2).

  • Can quickly change from one task to another

  • Confident

  • Persuasive in getting others to join in on a project

  • Challenge people to assume greater responsibilities to accomplish what needs to be done

  • Set a pace for others

  • Determined in spite of difficulties when working on a project

  • Make decisions quickly, act quickly

  • Willing to tackle the seemingly impossible

  • Strong rest in God

  • A leader

"Many of the most useful men in the church are distinguished mainly for their simple confidence in the promises of God; and often accomplish more by prayer and by their faith in God than others do who are distinguished for their wisdom and learning. 

Humble piety and reliance in the divine promises, and that measure of ardour, fearlessness, and zeal which result from such confidence; that belief that all obstacles must be and will be overcome that oppose the gospel; and that God will secure the advancement of his cause, will often do infinitely more in the promotion of his kingdom than the most splendid endowments of learning and talent.