<P> The gifts are related to both seemingly "natural" abilities and seemingly more "miraculous" abilities, empowered by the Holy Spirit . The two major opposing theological positions on their nature is that they ceased long ago or that they continue (Cessationism versus Continuationism). </P> <P> The New Testament contains several lists of spiritual gifts, most authored by St. Paul . While each list is unique, there is overlap . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Romans 12: 6--8 </Th> <Th> 1 Corinthians 12: 8--10 </Th> <Th> 1 Corinthians 12: 28 </Th> <Th> Ephesians 4: 11 </Th> <Th> 1 Peter 4: 11 </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> <Ol> <Li> Prophecy </Li> <Li> Serving </Li> <Li> Teaching </Li> <Li> Exhortation </Li> <Li> Giving </Li> <Li> Leadership </Li> <Li> Mercy </Li> </Ol> </Td> <Td> <Ol> <Li> Word of wisdom </Li> <Li> Word of knowledge </Li> <Li> Faith </Li> <Li> Gifts of healings </Li> <Li> Miracles </Li> <Li> Prophecy </Li> <Li> Distinguishing between spirits </Li> <Li> Tongues </Li> <Li> Interpretation of tongues </Li> </Ol> </Td> <Td> <Ol> <Li> Apostle </Li> <Li> Prophet </Li> <Li> Teacher </Li> <Li> Miracles </Li> <Li> Kinds of healings </Li> <Li> Helps </Li> <Li> Administration </Li> <Li> Tongues </Li> </Ol> </Td> <Td> <Ol> <Li> Apostle </Li> <Li> Prophet </Li> <Li> Evangelist </Li> <Li> Pastor </Li> <Li> Teacher </Li> </Ol> </Td> <Td> <Ol> <Li> Whoever speaks </Li> <Li> Whoever renders service </Li> </Ol> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Romans 12: 6--8 </Th> <Th> 1 Corinthians 12: 8--10 </Th> <Th> 1 Corinthians 12: 28 </Th> <Th> Ephesians 4: 11 </Th> <Th> 1 Peter 4: 11 </Th> </Tr>

Gifts of the holy spirit in 1 corinthians 12