Topic
Spiritual gifts
2 answers, with the passages behind them
Our answers on Spiritual gifts
Is speaking in tongues required for salvation? What does the Bible teach?
No. The Bible treats tongues as a spiritual gift given to some believers, while salvation is received through faith in Jesus expressed in repentance, confession, and baptism.
- 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common go…
- Acts 10:44–48 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard t…
What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts? Are miraculous gifts still for today?
Spiritual gifts are Spirit-given abilities meant to serve others, strengthen the church, and honor Jesus. Faithful Christians disagree about whether miraculous gifts continue today, but Scripture calls us to pursue love, test everything, and seek the church’s…
- 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common go…
Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.