The Revelation Gifts

In The Revelation Gifts, Michael E.B. Maher examines the three gifts of the Holy Spirit that reveal supernatural information: the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, and discerning of spirits. He distinguishes these from natural wisdom or knowledge, explaining that each gift imparts only a fragment of God’s infinite wisdom or knowledge as the Holy Spirit wills.

The word of wisdom provides specific divine instruction on what to do, often confirmed by another revelation gift, a miracle, or the inward witness. The word of knowledge reveals supernatural information about people or events, preparing or convicting believers, but never for entertainment or self-glorification. Discerning of spirits enables believers to see into the spirit realm through dreams, trances, or open visions, perceiving both holy and unclean spirits.

Maher emphasizes that these gifts operate only as the Spirit wills, not at human command. He warns against seeking guidance from prophets (an Old Covenant practice), as New Covenant believers are led directly by the Holy Spirit. He also cautions about counterfeit words of knowledge from familiar spirits, urging believers to test all manifestations against Scripture and the inward witness. The book includes numerous biblical examples (Peter, Paul, Agabus) and practical guidelines for discernment and obedience. It concludes with personal testimonies of these gifts in operation.

Book 2 of 5: Gifts of the Church

Print length: 54 pages