The Assemblies of God (AG) teaches that the gifts of the Spirit are:
1. Essential for the empowerment of believers for witness and service (
Acts 1:8).
2. Available to all believers, not just a select few (
1 Corinthians 12:7-11).
3. To be used for the edification of the church and the spread of the Gospel (
1 Corinthians 14:12, 26).
The AG recognizes nine gifts of the Spirit, as listed in
1 Corinthians 12:8-10:
1. Word of wisdom
2. Word of knowledge
3. Faith
4. Healing
5. Miracles
6. Prophecy
7. Discerning of spirits
8. Speaking in tongues
9. Interpretation of tongues
Key teachings:
- The gifts are not a sign of spiritual maturity, but rather a manifestation of God's grace.
- The gifts are to be used in an orderly and edifying manner (
1 Corinthians 14:26-33).
- Speaking in tongues is seen as a legitimate gift, but not a requirement for salvation or evidence of Spirit baptism.
- Prophecy is seen as a gift for edification, exhortation, and comfort (
1 Corinthians 14:3).
The AG emphasizes the importance of:
- Seeking the gifts (
1 Corinthians 12:31, 14:1)
- Using the gifts in love (
1 Corinthians 13)
- Avoiding abuse or misuse of the gifts (
1 Corinthians 14:26-33)
Overall, the Assemblies of God teaches that the gifts of the Spirit are essential for effective ministry and witness, and that all believers should seek and use these gifts for the building up of the church and the spread of the Gospel.