The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
17 Grade 9 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Gifts of the Holy Spirit, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
5 marksDescribe what happened on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples.
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1 mark each for any five: the disciples were gathered together in one place; a sound like a rushing/mighty wind filled the house; tongues of fire appeared and rested on each of them; they were all filled with the Holy Spirit; they began to speak in other tongues/languages; people from different nations heard them in their own languages; Peter stood up and preached; many were converted/baptised (about 3000). (5x1)
Question 2
1 markA believer is able to boldly proclaim God's message to encourage and correct the church. This gift of the Holy Spirit is known as the gift of:
A. Almsgiving
B. Administration
C. Hospitality
D. Prophecy
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1 markA church leader taught that the Holy Spirit gives different gifts for building up the church. According to 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, which of the following is listed as a spiritual gift?
A. Discernment of spirits
B. Land ownership
C. Wealth
D. Physical strength
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1 markOn the day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, two visible signs accompanied His coming. These were:
A. A bright cloud and heavy rain
B. A sound like a rushing wind and tongues of fire
C. Thunder and an earthquake
D. A voice and a rainbow
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1 markIn a youth fellowship, members discussed the gifts of the Holy Spirit listed by Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 12. According to Paul, what is the main purpose of these gifts in the Church?
A. To make some believers more important than others
B. For the common good and building up of the Church
C. To replace the need for prayer
D. To earn salvation through works
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6 marksDuring a confirmation class, a catechist taught that the Holy Spirit gives different gifts to believers for the building up of the church.
(a) Identify four gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12. (4 marks)
(b) State one way in which Christians can use the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church today. (2 marks)
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(a) Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7-11, any four, 4 marks): - The message/word of wisdom. - The message/word of knowledge. - Faith. - Gifts of healing. - Working of miracles / miraculous powers. - Prophecy. - Distinguishing/discernment between spirits. - Speaking in different kinds of tongues. - Interpretation of tongues. (b) Ways of using the gifts today (any one, 2 marks): - Preaching and teaching the word of God to others. - Praying for and healing the sick. - Encouraging and counselling fellow believers. - Leading worship, singing or serving in church ministries. - Using the gifts to build up/unite the church for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7).
Question 7
1 markThe Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples on a particular day, marking the birth of the church. What was this day called?
A. The Day of Pentecost
B. The Day of Passover
C. The Day of Tabernacles
D. The Day of Atonement
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1 markPaul taught that although the gifts of the Holy Spirit are many and different, they all come from the same source and serve one purpose. What is that purpose?
A. To divide the believers
B. To compete with one another
C. To build up/edify the church
D. To make individuals famous
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1 markDuring a service, a believer speaks in a language he has not learnt, and another believer explains its meaning to the congregation. The second believer is exercising the gift of:
A. Wisdom
B. Prophecy
C. Interpretation of tongues
D. Faith
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6 marksIdentify six gifts of the Holy Spirit as taught by Paul.
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1 markPaul taught that above all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, one thing is the greatest and should guide their use. What is it?
A. Prophecy
B. Love
C. Knowledge
D. Speaking in tongues
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1 markWhich of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit according to Paul's teaching in his letters?
A. The gift of fame
B. The gift of long life
C. The gift of wealth
D. The gift of healing
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1 markA church member is able to explain difficult passages of Scripture clearly so that others understand God's word. Which gift of the Holy Spirit is this person demonstrating?
A. The gift of tongues
B. The gift of giving
C. The gift of miracles
D. The gift of teaching
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1 markPaul compared the church with its many gifts to a human body. What lesson was he teaching through this comparison?
A. The strongest member should rule over the others
B. Every member and gift is important and works together for the good of all
C. Only the head matters in the body
D. Some gifts are useless and should be ignored
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4 marksState four reasons why the gifts of the Holy Spirit are important in the church.
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6 marksDuring a church service, a Christian observed that different members served the congregation in different ways - some teaching, some helping the sick and others leading worship.
(a) Identify four gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12. (4 marks)
(b) Explain one way the church benefits from these gifts. (2 marks)
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(a) Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 28) (any 4): - The message/word of wisdom. - The message/word of knowledge. - Faith. - Gifts of healing. - Miraculous powers/working of miracles. - Prophecy. - Distinguishing/discernment between spirits. - Speaking in different kinds of tongues. - Interpretation of tongues. - Teaching, helping/service, administration/leadership (1 Corinthians 12:28). (b) Benefit to the church (any 1, explained): - The gifts build up/edify the body of Christ as each member uses their gift for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7). - They enable the church to carry out its work effectively, e.g. teaching, healing and serving members. - They promote unity, since the gifts are given by the same Spirit for one body (1 Corinthians 12:11-13).
Question 17
6 marksExplain three ways in which Christians can use the gifts of the Holy Spirit to build the church today.
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3x2: using the gift of teaching/preaching to instruct believers in God's word; using healing and miracles to help the sick and strengthen faith; using prophecy to encourage/guide the church; using leadership/administration to organise church activities; using the gift of giving to support the needy; using hospitality to welcome members; using tongues and interpretation to edify worship. (any three explained, 3x2)
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