SCF New Believer’s Course
The Holy Spirit + Spiritual Gifts
Learn who the Holy Spirit is and how God’s gifts help His people serve one another.
Watch
Lesson 5 video
The summary and anchor points below are an accessible written companion. Open the video on YouTube for its available player captions, or contact SCF for an accessible alternative.
In this lesson
The central idea
The Holy Spirit is God—personal, present and active. He teaches, comforts, guides and empowers believers. Spiritual gifts are given for serving others and building up the church, never for status or comparison.
Key Scripture
The Holy Spirit is our Helper, present with us and teaching us.
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to represent Jesus.
There are different gifts, but one Spirit, and each gift is given for the common good.
We steward what we have received by serving one another.
See the lesson clearly
One Spirit. Many gifts. The common good.
One Spirit gives different gifts for the common good.
- Wisdom
- Knowledge
- Faith
- Healing
- Miracles
- Prophecy
- Discernment
- Tongues
- Interpretation
- Teaching
- Encouragement
- Leadership
- Giving
- Helps
- Hospitality
Reflect or discuss
Pause before moving on.
Write a few honest notes, or use these questions with a friend, Life Group leader or pastor.
- What have you learned about the person and work of the Holy Spirit?
- Which needs or people do you feel drawn to serve?
- Who could help you recognise and practise your gifts with humility and wisdom?
Keep the notes
Download lesson 5
Use the original SCF study material alongside the web summary.
Your next step
Put what God has given you into practice.
Explore SCF service teams and begin with a conversation, a trial and a sustainable rhythm.