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Four specific functions (gifts) have been given to us. Why? Truth! Revealing the Truth, Teaching the Truth, Keeping us in the Truth.
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Apostles, Prophets,Evangelists,
Pastors & Teachers
Ephesians 4.11,CB NT p. 340
GROWING
UP “unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the
stature of the fulness of Christ” (Ephesians 4.13)
“And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers”
Ephesians 4.11, CB NT p. 340
Apostles
Apostles
Apostle: a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders (Thayer)
Apostles
☛ Chosen by Jesus (Mark 3.13-15)
☛ Sent by Jesus (John 20.19-23)
☛ Eyewitness (Acts 1.21-22)
TEMPORARY
Prophets
Apostles
Prophets
Apostles
Prophet: “one who speaks forth or openly, a proclaimer of a divine message” (Vine)
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Evangelist: “a bringer of good tidings” (Thayer)
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
Pastor: “a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks” (Vine)
Teacher: “one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man” (Thayer)
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
Pastor, Elder, Bishop
Acts 20.17: “elders”
Acts 20.28: “overseers”(bishops)
Acts 20.28: “care”(pastor)
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
Pastor, Elder, Bishop
1 Peter 5.1: “elders”
1 Peter 5.2: “shepherd”(pastor)
1 Peter 5.2: “oversight”(bishop)
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
WHY THESE FOUR?
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
} Reveal & Record Truth
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints andmembers of thehousehold of God,”
Ephesians 2.19, CB NT p. 338
“built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone”
Ephesians 2.20, CB NT p. 338
“how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly.”
Ephesians 3.3, CB NT p. 338
“When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,”
Ephesians 3.4, CB NT p. 338
“which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed toHis holy apostles andprophets by the Spirit.”
Ephesians 3.5, CB NT p. 338
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
} Reveal & Record Truth
BIBLE
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
} Reveal & Record Truth
Teaches the Truth
BIBLE
Philip the evangelist (Acts 21.8)
“Philip went down to the city of Samaria andproclaimed to themthe Christ.”
Acts 8.5, CB NT p. 221
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
} Reveal & Record Truth
Teaches the Truth
GOSPEL
BIBLE
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
} Reveal & Record Truth
Teaches the Truth
Keep us inthe Truth
BIBLE
GOSPEL
“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers,to care for the churchof God”
Acts 20.28, CB NT p. 247
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
} Reveal & Record Truth
Teaches the Truth
Keep us inthe Truth
BIBLE
GOSPELGROWTH
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
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Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
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Preacher
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
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Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
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Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
Where are our elders?
Prophets
Apostles
Evangelists
Shepherds& Teachers
Where are our elders?
Will today be the day you decide to
go to heaven?
Lesson slideshows (with notes)and audio can be found at:
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
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God’s Growth
#05
Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists,Pastors & Teachers
Ephesians 4.11
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart2011, 3 April
Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: Four specific functions (gifts) have been given to us. Why? Truth! Revealing the Truth, Teaching the Truth, Keeping us in the Truth.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”