Spiritual Gift Offices

Ephesians 4:11–14 NASB 2020

And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of people, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;

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Apostles

apŏstŏlŏs, ap-os´-tol-os; from 649; a delegate; spec. an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ [“apostle”] (with miraculous powers):— apostle, messenger, he that is sent

An apostle is someone who is sent out by God to proclaim His message. They are often seen as pioneers or visionaries because they are often sent into new areas to start churches. Apostles and prophets usually work closely together.‌

Apostles are also responsible to equip people to do the work of the ministry. The term apostle came from the Roman Empire. When the Roman Empire would conquer a city, instead of destroying it, they would send out apostles with the kingdom mindset to shift the government and how the city functions.

Biblical Apostles

The Disciples of Jesus

Paul

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Prophets

prŏphētēs; -a foreteller (“prophet”); by anal. an inspired speaker;

A prophet releases God's word and truth. Prophets often receive messages from God that they then share with others to prepare God's people. Prophets also have a role in interceding for people. This means that a prophet can prophesy over others to edify or build up the church and church leaders.

‌Biblical Prophets

OT Major Prophets

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel,

OT Minor Prophets

Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Evangelists

The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words (ĕuaggĕlizō εὐαγγελίζω)

to announce good news (“evangelize”) espec. the gospel:— declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel)

‌ĕuaggĕlistēs, yoo-ang-ghel-is-tace´; from 2097; a preacher of the gospel

Evangelists gather people. An evangelist is someone who is responsible for sharing the gospel message with those who haven't heard it yet. They often do this through preaching and teaching. Evangelists also have a heart for discipleship, which means they help new believers grow in their faith.

‌Biblical Evangelists

Authors of the Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Pastor

‌pŏimēn, poy-mane´; of uncert. aff.; a shepherd

A pastor is someone who shepherd's the flock (local church). This means that they care for the spiritual needs of the people in their church. Pastors also have a role in teaching and preaching. They often do this through sermons and Bible studies. Pastors guard the sheep, just like a shepard would protect his sheep.

‌Biblical Pastors

Timothy

Titus

Teachers

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains (33.243 διδάσκαλος, ου)

διδάσκαλος, ου m: (derivative of διδάσκω ‘to teach,’ 33.224) one who provides instruction—‘teacher, instructor

‌didaskalŏs, did-as´-kal-os; from 1321; an instructor (gen. or spec.):— doctor, master, teacher.

A teacher is someone who is responsible for instructing others in the things of God. They often do this by breaking down the Word of God. That can be in a Bible study setting or from the pulpit. Teachers also have a heart for equipping people to be able to study the Bible on their own.

‌Biblical Teachers

Nicodemus

Scribes & Pharisees

Jesus

Parents

OT Priests

Gifts in Offices

Leadership

1 Corinthians 12:28 NASB 2020

And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and various kinds of tongues.

Ministry - Serving

Romans 12:7 NASB 2020

if service, in the act of serving; or the one who teaches, in the act of teaching;

Administration

Titus 1:4–5 NASB 2020

To Titus, my true son in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,

Ephesians 4:11–13 KJV 1900

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: