Manifestations and Gifts of the Spirit: An Interview with Andrew Gabriel
Pneuma Review: In your opinion are spiritual gifts as evident as they should be in the Pentecostal/Charismatic churches of today?
Andrew Gabriel: This is a bit of a loaded question. Aside from what I’ve already said, I actually think that the gifts of the Spirit are more active than people think—it’s just that we don’t always recognize them. So maybe a person won’t hear a lot of speaking in tongues and the gift of interpretation in their church, which I think we should be hearing. But that same person might be missing the fact that there are gifts like giving, teaching, and hospitality at work all around them.
Do we recognize the gift of prophesy, even when no one is calling it prophesy?
Pneuma Review: What can pastors and ministry leaders do to facilitate a greater desire for and openness to the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

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Andrew Gabriel: In addition to all that I have said above, leaders need to start with themselves. I suspect that in many cases, a strong desire for the gifts of the Spirit will rub off and make just as much impact as any teaching session. Churches can also expose their congregation to other individuals who are active in the gifts of the Spirit.
Thanks for your great questions. I pray readers find this helpful. It has been a joy to dialogue with you.
PR
Further Reading:
“Spirit Baptism in the Whole Bible”
A brief introduction to a E-book by Andrew Gabriel, available without cost, about the coming of the Holy Spirit seen throughout Scripture.
Review of Andrew Gabriel’s book, Simply Spirit-Filled: Experiencing God in the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit by John Lathrop.
Read an excerpt from Andrew Gabriel’s book, Simply Spirit-Filled: “Two Common Myths about the Spirit-Filled Life.”
Category: Spirit, Spring 2019