Concise Theology: Spiritual Gifts

What are spiritual gifts—and why does God give them? In this episode, we explore J.I. Packer’s perspective on spiritual gifts as God-given abilities for serving the church and glorifying Christ. Every believer is gifted, and no gift is pointless. From teaching to mercy, tongues to administration, these gifts express the Spirit’s presence in the body. Packer emphasizes that spiritual gifts are not about status or spectacle, but service and edification. They are diverse but unified in purpose: to build up the body of Christ in love.