Spiritual Gifts Bible Quiz — 1 Corinthians 12 to 14 Flashcards

#1

According to 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, how many manifestations of the Spirit are described as being distributed to believers?

📖 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

#2

In 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, which of the following is NOT listed as a spiritual gift?

📖 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

#3

What metaphor does Paul use to describe the church in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27?

📖 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

#4

According to 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, what does Paul say is true even if someone has the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and knowledge, but does not have love?

📖 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

#5

In 1 Corinthians 13:8, Paul states that love never fails. What does he say will cease or pass away?

📖 1 Corinthians 13:8

#6

What does Paul say in 1 Corinthians 14:1 that believers should eagerly desire?

📖 1 Corinthians 14:1

#7

According to 1 Corinthians 14:2-4, what does Paul explain about speaking in tongues?

📖 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

#8

In 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, what does Paul establish as the governing principle for the use of spiritual gifts in church gatherings?

📖 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

#2

The gift of teaching

Paul lists wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, speaking in tongues, and interpretation of tongues in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, but does not specifically name 'teaching' in this passage.

1 Corinthians 12:8-10

#1

Many different manifestations

Paul emphasizes that there are varieties of gifts, services, and works, all distributed by the same Spirit, Lord, and God (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). This diversity within unity is a central theme of his teaching.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

#4

They are nothing

Paul declares 'If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge... but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal' and later states 'If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I might boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing' (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). The word 'nothing' directly appears in verse 3.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

#3

A human body with many parts

Paul compares the church to a single body with many members, where each member has a different function but all work together (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). This metaphor emphasizes unity and interdependence.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

#6

Spiritual gifts, especially prophecy

Paul writes 'Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy' (1 Corinthians 14:1). He encourages believers to pursue spiritual gifts with prophecy being particularly valued for building up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:1

#5

Prophecies, tongues, and knowledge

Paul writes 'Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away' (1 Corinthians 13:8). Prophecies, tongues, and knowledge are the gifts Paul identifies as temporary.

1 Corinthians 13:8

#8

Everything should be done for the strengthening of the church and in orderly fashion

Paul writes 'All of this must be done for the strengthening of the church' (1 Corinthians 14:26) and later states 'God is not a God of confusion but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord's people' (1 Corinthians 14:33). Order and edification are the primary principles.

1 Corinthians 14:26-33

#7

The speaker edifies themselves, but without interpretation, the church is not built up

Paul states 'Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy' (1 Corinthians 14:3-5). He explains that tongues without interpretation benefit only the speaker, not the congregation.

1 Corinthians 14:2-4

#9

According to 1 Corinthians 12:31, what does Paul say is 'the most excellent way'?

📖 1 Corinthians 12:31

#10

In 1 Corinthians 14:12, Paul exhorts the church to do what regarding spiritual gifts?

📖 1 Corinthians 14:12

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#10

Excel in gifts that build up the church

Paul writes 'Since you are eager to have the gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church' (1 Corinthians 14:12). He directs believers to use their gifts for the benefit and edification of the entire church community.

1 Corinthians 14:12

#9

Pursuing spiritual gifts, and he will show them the most excellent way

Paul writes 'Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way' (1 Corinthians 12:31), referring to love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. The 'most excellent way' is the way of love.

1 Corinthians 12:31

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