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| understanding the fivefold ministry: Understanding The Fivefold Ministry Matthew D Green, 2015-01-26 DIV God is building His body around the world in the most unexpected ways through the most unexpected people. Take a self-test to find out where your gifts lie and what area of ministry God may have custom-designed you for. /div |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Five Fold Ministry Roy J. Myers, 2017-08-05 This book describes the ministries that Jesus Christ set forth in the New Testament church. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Understanding the Five-Fold Ministry Don Duke, 2011-05 This book is comprised of events that have actually happened to the author,as well as dreams that the author has had from time to time! |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Understanding Fivefold Ministry Study Guide Rick Renner, 2021-05-01 Understanding Fivefold Ministry What are apostles, and do they still exist in the Church today? How do you recognize a genuine apostle or a false apostle? What about prophets? Do they still exist today? How do you recognize a genuine prophet or a false prophet?What is the true role of a New Testament evangelist? How can you... |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Five Fold Ministry Roger Thurecht, 2020-08-20 EPHESIANS 4:11-13 NKJV11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.All of the five fold ministers function like coaches - they demonstrate how the work of the ministry is done, so that the saints may be equipped to do the work of the ministry. God's plan is multiplication of His Kingdom. God's foot soldiers are His people. It is God's will that none should perish, not one.The saying is true, Shepherds don't have sheep; shepherds tend sheep. Sheep have sheep! The secret to church growth is equipping the saints to do the work of the ministry, carried along, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The secret to building up the body of Christ is an accessible five fold ministry. The key to seeing the body of Christ united in the faith, and in knowledge, and with a maturity approaching that of Jesus Christ, is the operations of the five fold ministry.The five fold ministers are a wonderful blessing and aid to the Body of Christ. Most exponents are genuine. However there are a few who claim to be five fold ministers who are not. The Body of Christ need not be troubled by these impostors. Within these pages you will find such quantities of truth as to have received a vaccination forever against error, at least where these ministries are concerned.My aim in writing this book is to equip the saints with a thorough knowledge of what each of these ministries looks like, and the outcomes they can expect in each case. After reading this book even a new Christian should be able to discern between what is true, and what is false. False apostles, false prophets, false evangelists, false shepherds and false teachers are not numerous, but they do exist. So if I can borrow an argument the apostle Paul uses with respect to the spiritual gifts: God would not have us ignorant.1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8a,13 RSV4 Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; 5 it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends ... 13 So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.The word for love used in the King James Version in the above passage is charity and on this occasion that translation is helpful. That is to say, when encountering a five fold minister for the first time our attitude should be charitable. We ought to be believing the best, and hoping the best where that ministry is concerned, measuring their output against the Word of God. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Hand of God Michael Jackson, 2019-06-19 As the Church continues the upward climb of dominance and preeminence from the abyss of the Dark Ages to its place of pre-determined glory through Jesus Christ, of ruling among the nations, God is manifesting His Plan, as the Holy Spirit releases revelation after revelation of what the Church is destined to be. One such example is the scripture of Ephesians: 4: 11-13.And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.I have been asked on numerous occasion what is the 5 Fold Ministry? Many have heard of the term but really don't know what it means and they have never asked within their own church exactly what is the 5 Fold Ministry. They state they did not want to embarrass themselves. I usually have two answers for them. First, the only dumb question is the one you do not ask. As with anything else in life, how can one learn if they fail to ask questions? When it comes to your salvation, make sure you get answers. Not just answers but biblical answers. Find out where it is in the bible and then prove to yourself that you have received a biblical answer. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Five Fold Offices Paula A. Price, 1994-01 Price, author of The Prophet's Dictionary: The Ultimate Guide to Supernatural Wisdom, presents a detailed, in-depth outline and discussion of the essential five-fold officers of God's Kingdom and an inside look at their functions, responsibilities, gifts, and abilities. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Houses of Glory Jeremiah Johnson, 2021-04-20 Supernatural strategies and Heavenly blueprints to become a resting place for God’s glory. As waves of global crises continue to shake the earth, those filled with the Holy Spirit must stand as unshakable beacons of God’s glory in a dark world. Are you ready for the task? Charged to release prophetic words about... |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Spiritual Gifts (Part 1): The Ascension Gifts of Christ and the Functional Timothy K Williams, 2003-10 |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Building a Discipling Culture Mike Breen, Steve Cockram, 2014-09-10 Much ink and many pages have been devoted to all of the missional issues facing the Western church today. As our culture becomes more post-Christian with each passing day, we are all realizing that what has worked in the past is no longer working, that we are far less effective for the Kingdom than we were even 10 years ago. But we would suggest it isn’t because we don’t know what the Great Commission states or the imperatives of the Gospel, or that our church services just aren’t getting it done. It’s because we are in the midst of a discipleship crisis in the Western church. The people sitting in our pews are rarely becoming like the people we read about in Scripture. They may come to a worship service, join a small group or even tithe, but their lives just don’t seem to look like Jesus’ life. The truth of the matter is that we don’t have a missional problem or leadership problem in the Western church. We have a discipleship problem. If we make disciples like Jesus made them, we’ll never have a problem finding leaders or seeing new people coming to faith. The central issue is that we have no idea how to make disciples who can do the things that Jesus did for the reasons Jesus did them. Building a Discipling Culture is the product of more than 25 years of hands-on discipleship practice in a post-Christian context that has turned into a worldwide discipling movement, dealing specifically with how to make the types of missional disciples Jesus spoke of. We all want to make disciples. Most of us are unsure how to do it. Dallas Willard put it this way: 'Every church needs to be able to answer two questions. One, do we have a plan for making disciples? Two, does our plan work?' For most of our church communities, we have a plan, but the plan isn’t working. If you find yourself in this situation, this book is for you. -- Publisher's description. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Fivefold Ministry Progression Colette Toach, 2019-06-13 In the heart of every believer is a passion to serve the Lord to the best of their ability. However, just because you have that passion doesn't mean that you are ready for the fivefold ministry just yet. No, it's a progression and you are just about to discover the building blocks that will create a house that can support your call to the fivefold.It is time to build and the Lord has already begun construction in your life! Servanthood, encouragement, giving, leadership - all of these are the body ministries and are essential for your foundation. Have you mastered them yet? If not, then pick up these tools and begin to build your own home. In this book, you will learn about: ⁃The Seven Body Ministries⁃Local vs. Universal Church⁃Fivefold Ministry vs. OfficeGrab hold of the blueprint and discover the steps that set the structure of your call as Apostle Colette Toach speaks on the fivefold ministry progression. Learn steps one, two, and three and get on track with your call to the fivefold ministry today. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Five Fold Kratos publishers, I. A. N. MCCORMACK, 2018-07-11 For the last 32 years Ian McCormack has travelled the world sharing his amazing testimony of how he was stung by 5 box jellyfish, died and came back to life. In this book he shares what the Bible says about the 5 FOLD MINISTRY. How do today's churches measure against the word of God? This book will teach, inspire, challenge and upset you, (I don't mean make you angry) it will rock your boat. Are you ready for this or do you want to carry on as you are? Read and observe this amazing presentation on the 5 FOLD MINISTRY by Ian McCormack. Church will never be the same again! |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Forgotten Ways Alan Hirsch, 2016-09-20 Alan Hirsch's paradigm-shifting classic remains the definitive statement of the church as dynamic missional movement. The bestselling first edition ignited a conversation about how to harness the power of movements for the future growth of the church. In this major update, Hirsch shares significant insights gained along the way, provides fresh new examples of growing churches, and reflects on the last ten years of the missional movement. The new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout and includes charts, diagrams, an expanded glossary of terms, new appendices, an index, a new foreword by Ed Stetzer, and a new afterword by Jeff Vanderstelt. Known for his innovative approach to mission, Hirsch is widely acknowledged as a thought leader and mission strategist for churches across the Western world. He considers The Forgotten Ways the guiding work to all of his other writings. The book explores the factors that come together to generate high-impact, exponentially explosive, spiritually vibrant Jesus movements in any time and context. This extensive update to Hirsch's influential work offers a system of six vital keys to movements that will continue shape the future of the missional movement for years to come. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The House Church Book Wolfgang Simson, 2015-10-16 In a world where the church is being ignored, it is time to bring the church to the people, and not the people to the church, says researcher and church strategy consultant Wolfgang Simson. His book Houses that Change the World (originally published in the UK) is widely recognized as a classic of the house church movement. Now revised as The House Church Book, this definitive work offers a comprehensive understanding of the past, present, and future of the house church movement—and the vital role of “ordinary” people in saturating the world with God’s truth. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Restoring the Five-Fold Ministry Hartwell Paul Davis, 2019-08-27 The church represents the largest organization in the world, covering all nations, all cultures, and millions of members. Church leadership, like leadership in any organizations, is of vital importance. However, the difference is that Jesus's model of leadership and use of power and authority can be different from leadership in the world of business. The differences between the fivefold ministry gifts and the leadership of elders and deacons are often misunderstood, and the changing nature of church leadership from biblical roots has resulted in several forms of maladaptive leadership in the church today, the most common being the rise of the pastoral supremacy syndrome, where the focus on the pastoral gift has effectively destroyed the fivefold ministry intended to be God's leadership design. This books is about leadership-specifically about leadership in God's church. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Reformation of Church Leadership Byron Hamilton, 2019-02-05 The five-fold ministry model is God's blueprint for a successful, thriving New Testament church. It's what He has provided for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry. The irony is, we all believe the Bible teaches the five-fold ministry of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher, but we don't know what that looks like and how it is supposed to function in the local church. This book is groundbreaking. With an analysis of over 600 Scriptures, your concept of the traditional church leadership will be challenged. You are guaranteed to go through a paradigm shift as you uncover the blueprints of the five-fold church leadership reformation. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Ministry Gifts Kenneth E. Hagin, 2003-03 This informative study guide discusses in depth the biblical characteristics of the ministry gifts -- apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher -- and their roles in the Body of Christ. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: A New Apostolic Reformation? R. Douglas Geivett, Holly Pivec, 2014 This critique provides a framework for understanding and interpreting the widespread but little-known New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. As the authors state in the preface: We write this book with two major goals in mind. First, to give people an idea of the sheer size and reach of the NAR movement. And second, to systematize its key teachings and practices and evaluate them on the basis of Scripture and careful reasoning ... . In our judgment, the NAR perspective crosses these boundaries [that is, certain broad parameters, revealed in Scripture and practiced in the historical orthodox church], and it does so in part because of flawed theology rooted in a flawed understanding of Scripture. We wish to warn readers about a possible confusion: Some critics have linked the NAR movement with mainstream Pentecostalism and charismatics. We do not do this. In fact, it is our contention that the NAR movement deviates from classical Pentecostal and charismatic teachings. This movement has emerged out of independent charismatic churches and, thus, has gained a foothold in many of those churches in varying degrees. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow C. Peter Wagner, 2012-05-14 Find Your Gifts and Use Them to Serve God's People The Bible tells us that God has given every believer one or more spiritual gifts to build up the Body of Christ. But how can Christians know which gifts they possess? This revised edition of C. Peter Wagner's bestselling spiritual gifts resource will help you learn about your own gifts and empower your congregation or group to use their specific gifts. In this comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide and accompanying spiritual gifts inventory, you will also discover: · The 28 gifts listed in the Bible and how to distinguish them · The difference between gifts, talents and roles · How you can know your individual gifts and use them effectively · Five steps to help you build God's kingdom through your gifts You Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow will help you and your group use the gifts God has provided to you so that your church will flourish. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Apostolic & Prophetic Dictionary Abraham S Rajah, 2013-12-17 God is continually speaking and revealing certain key truths and phrases of revelation, and whether we are new believers or ministry leaders, the language of revelation and truth can empower us to become part of Gods restoration. But first we must understand this language. The Apostolic & Prophetic Dictionary: Language of the End-Time Church is a necessary tool for all who desire to be part of Gods present-day apostolic and prophetic movement. With over five hundred well-researched, comprehensive entries, it offers an insightful way to learn about the revelations needed for the body of Christ to fully embrace the model of the church seen in the book of Acts. Learn phrases and words central to the language of revelation: Transfer of wealth, seven mountain kingdoms, anointing, impartation, activation, signs and wonders, prophets in the marketplace, Elijah company of prophets, apostolic covering, Joshua assignment, and much, much more. Also unlock vital words of the Bible in these fields: Eschatology: Armageddon, rapture, end times, millennial kingdom, Antichrist, and great tribulation. Apostolic terms: deliverance, healing, apostolic order, commissioning, and ordination. Prophetic terms: open doors, Gods timing, Gods release, prophetic warfare, and prophetic praise. Movements: apostolic and prophetic movement, kings and priests movement, saints movement, glory movement, new wine movement, and kingdom now movement. Gifts of the Holy Spirit: special faith, word of knowledge, word of wisdom, prophecy, and discerning of spirits. Works of the Holy Spirit: demonstration of power, power evangelism, holy laughter, and slain in the spirit. Key Hebrew and Greek terms: parakletos, sozo, kabod, hoius, tecknon, and apokulupsis. Common but misunderstood terms: grace, salvation, calling, and deliverance. The Apostolic & Prophetic Dictionary is needed for todays church, and it promises to be unique, relevant, and full of revelation. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Church in God's Program Robert L. Saucy, 1974-08-21 The Church in God's Program is a biblical study covering the entire scope of the church - its beginning, government, ministries, and the new covenant. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Hearing the Heart of Heaven: Developing a Personal Prophetic Culture Anthony Hilder, 2018-08-29 Hearing the Heart of Heaven is an exploration of the Biblical prophetic gifts. Full of accessible teaching, practical tips and helpful examples, this book will help you develop your own personal prophetic culture. Comprised of three sections that examine prophetic definition, prophetic structure and prophetic character, it contains the following chapters: Divine Testimony |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Invading Babylon Lance Wallnau, Bill Johnson, 2016-11-23 |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Fullness of Ministry Christopher/ Patrick Johnson, 2015 |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry Matthew D. Green, 2005 How are the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher supposed to work together to equip the body of Christ? Green explores the five ministry gifts and their expression in the local church. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Equipping the Equippers Jonathan Welton, 2017-05-30 The topic of fivefold ministry-the apostle, prophet, teacher, pastor and evangelit appointed by Christ to equip Hi Church-was central to two movements in previous decades: The Shepherding Movement in the 1970's and the New Apostolic Reformation in the 1990's and early 2000's. While both movements saw important elements of this ministry restored to the church, they also saw misunderstanding and abuses that prevented the fivefold from becoming more widely established in doctrine and practice. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Apostles and the Emerging Apostolic Movement David Cannistraci, 1998-11 The co-pastor of Evangel Christian Fellowship presents a clear, careful biblical treatment of the evidence for modern-day apostles and practical, step-by-step guidance on becoming an apostolic Christian. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Sparkling Gems from the Greek Rick Renner, 2007 Rick Renner unearths a rich treasure trove of truths in his remarkable devotional. Drawing from an extensive study of both the English Bible and New Testament Greek, Rick illuminates 365 passages with more than 1,285 in-depth Greek word studies. Far from intellectualizing, he blends his solid instruction with practical applications and refreshing insights. Find challenge, reassurance, comfort, and reminders of God's abiding love and healing every day of the year. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Apostles Bill Scheidler, 2001-12 |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Charismatic Captivation Steven Lambert, 2003-09 Multitudes of sincere and trusting believers are caught in the virtually invisible web of religious captivation in the churches they attend, ministries they are under, and networks they are aligned with...and don't know it!These faithful followers of Christ are unaware victims of spiritual abuse, psychological enslavement, and exploitation perpetrated under the heavy-hand of hyper-authoritarianism. That is to say, the leadership of the church-group of which they are a part is dominating, controlling, manipulating, and exploiting their followers for personal gain and private kingdom-building. Through systematic indoctrination, victims are duped into accepting as biblical and beneficial the oppressive and abusive predominance imposed upon them by unscrupulous, tyrannical church-leaders.Without realizing the spiritual effect of what they are doing, myriads of sincere, faithful believers, in submitting themselves and surrendering unto their spiritual leaders their God-given right to self-governance, have become what God explicitly admonished against: DO NOT BECOME SLAVES OF MEN! (1 Cor. 7:23).Authoritarian abuse (aka, spiritual abuse) is one of the most widespread and troubling problems facing the Church today. Indeed, the truth is that ecclesiastical enslavement and exploitation is pandemic in many sectors of 21st Century Christendom, though those churches and ministries employing it go to great lengths to disguise and conceal it.Though religious predomination is certainly nothing new, and hyper-authoritarianism is by no means limited to the Neo-Pentecostal branch of the Church, it has especially flourished in Charismatic and other Neo-Pentecostal groups since it was infused into the fabric, foundation, and functions of that branch of the Church in the early- to mid-seventies through what became known as the Discipleship or Shepherding Movement. The doctrines and practices spawned in that false movement remain an integral part of the operations of many churches and groups yet today!Written from an insider's perspective by a noted and respected Charismatic minister, Charismatic Captivation, has been appraised and praised by ministers, scholars, theologians, church leaders, and laymen as one of the most comprehensive and convincing volumes written to date on the prevalent problem of authoritarian abuse, yet without the Charismatic-bashing characteristic of other books citing Neo-Pentecostal abuses. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Foundations of Pentecostal Theology The Foursquare Church, Guy P. Duffield, Nathaniel M. Van Cleave, 2020 Discover doctrinal principles from a Pentecostal perspective. Featuring sound doctrine in easy-to-understand terms, this book covers topics key to the Trinity and the Christ-follower's spiritual life, such as Spirit-filled theology, sin and salvation, divine healing, ecclesiology and more. Written by Guy P. Duffield and Nathaniel M. Van Cleave. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Houses that Change the World Wolfgang Simson, 1998 |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Unfolding the Fivefold Ministry Pst Segun Olumide, O. B. Olumide, 2013-04 This book, which is volume 1 in Ministry Gifts Series of 7 volumes, contains some vital truths that will help everyone who has a call into the five-fold ministry. It is a necessary tool for apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. It is also recommended to every believer in Christ. It provides God's answer to questions like: Who is the giver of the five-fold ministry? What is the purpose of the five-fold ministry? How can one identify an apostle, a prophet, an evangelist, a pastor and a teacher? How can one recognize a counterfeit ministry? How can a five-fold ministry receive, awaken and increase God's anointing? For how long was the five-fold ministry given? What are the seven great truths we must understand about the five-fold ministry? Has the five-fold ministry been fully restored to the Body of Christ? How can a five-fold minister fulfil his ministry? How will the Lord reward five-fold ministers and believers generally in this life and in the life to come? |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Understanding 5fold Ministry Stefan Sos, 2006-09 |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Deeper Revelations Of The Five-Fold Ministry Apostle Frequency Revelator, 2019-11-16 The reason why there is so much confusion in the Church today with regard to the operation of the gifts of the spirit is because the five-fold ministry gifts are not fully operational. It is a typical scenario right across the Body of Christ globally that people who are called to be apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers and evangelists are relegated to the side-lines while those who evidently don't have God's call are the ones holding the reigns. For this reason, the church continues to be plundered by forces of darkness as the masses are trapped into a morass of debilitating poverty, sickness and limitation in progress. In this publication, Apostle Frequency Revelator unveils the divine truth that the solution to a myriad of problems facing the masses across the Body of Christ is to focus on God's call and specific function within the five-fold ministry. When the five-fold ministry is in full operation, each member of the church will enter into their special individual ministry and function to the level where powers and principalities are shattered by the Body of Christ as a collective. It is through the fivefold ministries, that the church will reach the full stature of Jesus Christ and be no longer tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine that comes by. It is important to get a biblical understanding of the origin of the five-fold ministry, so that our churches will be healthy and functioning according to the will and plan of God. In this publication, Apostle Frequency Revelator unveils that every Christian has a special ministry bequeathed upon him although not every Christian may be called to the fivefold ministry. It is therefore, the responsibility of every believers to learn to operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as function in a particular ministry that God has called them to. Therefore, if you are called into one of the ministries of the five-fold, this book is a delicate recipe right in your hands. It will cause to understand how to function fully and effectively in the Body of Christ. Using the analogy of a human hand to depict the various functions of the five-fold ministry, Apostle Frequency Revelator practically demonstrates how each of the fold-fold ministries operate and relate to each other. Each of these offices illustrates a different aspect of how the Body of Christ operates as a collective. Therefore, this five-fold hand analogy is meant to reinforce your deeper understanding of the components of church governance so that believers across the Body of Christ globally could easily flow and operate in work of ministry. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: Fivefold Ministry Basic Training I. Womack, 2015-04-24 I.R. Womack guides you through this basic training course by revealing the multiple functions and operations of each fivefold ministry gift. With the information and instruction you'll receive you will: -Become a more well rounded five fold ministry leader -Gain a fuller understanding of your office enabling you to operate in new dimensions of ministry -Work more effectively as a team with other five fold ministry leaders and the local church for maximum Kingdom impact -As a believer you will be able to draw more fully from five fold ministry gifts in order to become better equipped for the work of ministry |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Five-Fold Ministry Gifts Clement Butler, 2020-10-13 Why does the Lord appoint apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to the church? Ephesians 4:12 says they are bestowed for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry, and to edify the body of Christ. However, these objectives are best understood in the context of God's purpose. His purpose provides the why for understanding the five-fold ministry gifts or the gifts of Christ. From before the foundation of the world, the Father predetermined spiritual blessings in Christ for all humanity. In essence, this makes His purpose one of unity. Based on the blessings outlined in Ephesians Chapter 1, He chose humanity to be His sons, who would share His very nature and be like Him. In short, the Father's simply wanted a family born of His nature, who would reflect His character, and on whom He could bestow an eternal inheritance. Therefore, the gifts of Christ exist in accordance with this. Indeed, each gift has individual responsibilities but collectively, they serve to bring the entire body of Christ into maturity―a unified body that manifests the Father's glory or character. This book discusses all these elements in detail and brings the Father's purpose for the church into perspective in relation to the gifts. |
| understanding the fivefold ministry: The Five-Fold Ministry Gifts Clement C. Butler, 2021-04-09 Why does the Lord appoint apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to the church? Ephesians 4:12 says they are bestowed for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry, and to edify the body of Christ. However, these three objectives are best understood in the context of God’s purpose. His purpose provides the “why” for understanding the five-fold ministry gifts or the gifts of Christ. From before the foundation of the world, the Father predetermined spiritual blessings in Christ for all humanity. In essence, His purpose is one of unity. The blessings outlined in Ephesians Chapter 1 says that He chose humanity to be His sons, who would share His very nature and be like Him. In short, the Father’s simply wanted a family born of His nature, who would reflect His character, and on whom He could bestow an eternal inheritance. Therefore, the gifts of Christ exist in accordance with this purpose. Indeed, each gift has individual responsibilities but collectively, they serve to bring the entire body of Christ into maturity—a unified body that manifests the Father’s glory or character. The gifts exist to fulfill the purpose that the Father predetermined from before the foundation of the world. This book discusses all these elements in detail and brings the Father’s purpose for the church into perspective in relation to the gifts. |
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