Yes, every believer has at least one gift from God, and these gifts can be used to earn rewards.
Les Feldick teaches that God gives every believer at least one spiritual gift, which is to be used in service to Him. This service, performed for God's glory, accumulates rewards that will be received in the kingdom. These rewards are distinct from salvation, which is a free gift not earned by works.
Romans 12:6 — Paul introduces the variety of gifts given to believers, emphasizing that each has a different function.
The Bible teaches that every believer receives spiritual gifts. In Romans 12, Paul lists various gifts such as prophesying, ministering, teaching, exhortation, giving, ruling, and showing mercy, and he says, "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us" (Romans 12:6). This implies that each believer has at least one gift. Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 12 emphasizes that the Holy Spirit distributes gifts to every one as He wills, and Paul also speaks of the body of Christ having many members, each with a function. Regarding rewards, the Bible indicates that believers will be rewarded for their faithful service. In the parable of the talents, the master rewards his servants based on their stewardship, saying to the one who gained ten talents, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant... I will make thee ruler over many things" (Matthew 25:21). This illustrates that faithful service leads to rewards in the kingdom.
Les Feldick emphasizes that every believer, regardless of how untalented they may think, has been given at least one gift by God. He stresses that these gifts are given according to God's will and the Holy Spirit's discretion, not by our asking. Les gives examples of people using their gifts, such as a woman with a gift of approaching unapproachable people, and a prayer warrior who accomplishes much for God without public visibility. Regarding rewards, Les teaches that believers are to work for rewards after salvation. He explains that rewards are not about salvation, which is a free gift, but about the believer's service and faithfulness. He uses the concept of wood, hay, and stubble versus gold, silver, and precious stones to illustrate that some works will be rewarded and others will not. He also references the parable of the talents, noting that faithful service results in ruling over cities in the kingdom. Les encourages believers to work and serve for God's glory because rewards are accumulating and will be received in the afterlife.
Les Feldick teaches unequivocally that every believer, no matter how untalented they may feel, has been given at least one gift from God. He says, "Every believer has at least one of these" in reference to the gifts listed in Romans 12, and he notes that some may even have two. He gives examples of individuals using their God-given gifts, such as a woman with a unique gift for approaching unapproachable people, and a prayer warrior who serves effectively without being publicly visible.
According to Les Feldick, the gifts are given to serve God and accomplish His work. He explains that God gives gifted people to carry out His purposes, and that this service begins in the heart, as seen in the example of those whose hearts stirred them to come to the work. He also encourages believers to use their gifts, such as exhortation, giving, ruling, and showing mercy, and to give God the credit. The ultimate purpose is to bring glory to God.
Les Feldick teaches that rewards are connected to the use of one's gifts and faithful service. He explains that believers will give an account of their works, and those works that are done for God's glory will be rewarded. He uses the analogy of wood, hay, and stubble versus gold, silver, and precious stones to illustrate that some works will survive and bring reward, while others will not. He also points to the parable of the talents, where faithful servants are given authority to rule over cities, indicating a connection between faithful use of gifts and future responsibility in the kingdom.
Rewards for Believers
Les explains that believers are to work for rewards, but not for salvation, which is a gift. He emphasizes that rewards are given in the believer's domain in the heavenlies.
Every Believer Has a Gift
Les teaches that every believer has at least one spiritual gift, based on Romans 12, and gives examples of people using their unique gifts.
God Gives Gifts to All Believers
Les stresses that every believer, regardless of perceived talent, has a gift from God and a role in His work, as seen in the example of the Tabernacle workers.
Examples of Gifts and Their Use
Les discusses several gifts (exhortation, giving, ruling, mercy) and encourages believers to use them diligently for God's glory.
Gifts Given by the Holy Spirit
Les emphasizes that gifts are given by the Holy Spirit as He wills, and believers should not beg for a specific gift, but instead serve faithfully in whatever gift they have.
Gift of Faith and Salvation
Les mentions that even the faith to believe is a gift from the Holy Spirit, showing that gifts are for every believer, though some have greater faith than others.
Rewards as Responsibility in the Kingdom
Les teaches that rewards will involve areas of responsibility in the kingdom, using the parable of the talents to show that faithful service leads to ruling over cities.
Works and Rewards
Les explains that while salvation is by faith alone, believers are to work and serve God's glory, and these works will be rewarded, using the analogy of gold, silver, and precious stones.
Romans 12:6: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
This verse introduces the list of spiritual gifts and shows that each believer has differing gifts according to God's grace.
Romans 12:8: Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
This verse lists specific gifts including exhortation, giving, ruling, and mercy, which Les uses to illustrate that every believer has a gift.
1 Corinthians 12:7: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
This verse indicates that the Spirit gives some manifestation to every believer for the common good.
Matthew 25:21: His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
This parable teaches that faithful service leads to greater responsibility and reward in the kingdom.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Les uses this verse to distinguish salvation as a gift, not something to be earned, which is foundational to his teaching on rewards.
Yes, according to Les Feldick, every believer has at least one gift from God, based on Romans 12. He says that some may even have two, but it is according to God's will.
Les Feldick teaches that rewards are earned by faithful service after salvation. Works done for God's glory will be rewarded, while those done with wrong motives may be like wood, hay, and stubble that count for nothing.
Salvation is a free gift, as stated in Romans 6:23. It is not earned by works. Les emphasizes that rewards are separate from salvation and are based on the believer's service.
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