Church Leadership

1 Corinthians 12:29 NKJV

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

1 Corinthians 12:28–29 NKJV

And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

Ephesians 4:11 NKJV

And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

1 Cor 12:

Leader we hear of in church: Apostles, bishops, prophets, deacons, elders, pastors, teachers, and evanglists

1 Co 12:28

Apostles/apostlos

used 79 times in NT

one of these times the word “pseuda” is added to “apostlos” to mean false apostles in

THE WORD APOSTLE:

means “sent”

There will be 12 foundations for the wall and will have the name of the 12 Apostles (Rev 21:14)

literally means “to send”

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Greek Usage

The Greek word for “apostle” is not used outside the NT in the same sense as it is in the NT. It is derived from the verb “to send” and is at home in the language of the sea meaning a particular “ship” or “group of ships,” a “marine expedition” or “the leader” of such.

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Greek Usage

The Greek word for “apostle” is not used outside the NT in the same sense as it is in the NT. It is derived from the verb “to send”

appears to be used twice by Josephus and never by Philo

LXX uses it

for a prophet being sent out with bad news. (:24k - (Hebrew Bible in LXX version) -which is )

by God wanting to send a prophet to the nation ()

David sent servants to Abigail as a marriage proposal ()

Hanun takes Davids servants and embarrasses them and sends them away and then David sends to them ()

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Jesus and the Apostles

Jesus sends these men out to preach the message of repentance, to cast out demons, and to heal the sick, that is, to minister in ways that were characteristic of his own work (Mt 10:1–15; Mk 6:7–13, 30; Lk 9:1–6)

THE WORK OF AN APOSTLE & WHO THEY ARE:

Jesus send the 12 Apostles to preach the message of repentance. to cast demons, to heal sick...

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Jesus and the Apostles

“He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me” (Lk 10:16; cf. Mt 10:40).

Jesus says to the Apostles that those who hear you hear me, and those who reject you reject Me” (, )

Teaching us that the Apostles don’t just pass Jesus teachings on but they represent Jesus

We know that being an Apostle is not exclusive to being a witness of resurrection () because Paul was called to be an Apostle ( & many other verses)

Apostleship is a calling ()

There is a distinction between prophets and apostles made by Jesus in (check out )

Apostles and Prophets are a foundation to the church with Jesus as cornerstone ()

There will be 12 foundations for the wall and will have the name of the 12 Apostles (

Apostleship is a transformation?? false teachers transform themselves maybe real apostles are transformed by God ()

Anyone who claims to be an Apostle should be tested ()

Apostles also helped churches with ministry needs (dividing money - )

Apostles did signs and wonders (, )

There are signs of an apostle ()

The Holy Spirit was given by laying on hands by Apostles ()

Apostles gave doctrine ()

Apostles spoke of the resurrection with power ()

Mystery of Jesus has been revealed to apostles and prophets ()

Apostles and Elders settled major church disputes ()

Apostles and Elders gave decrees for the church to follow ()

Apostles gave commandments ()

Apostles and Elders with whole church sent men to spread a message ()

Apostles gave words for church to hear ()

Apostles and Prophets are a foundation to the church with Jesus as cornerstone ()

Apostleship is a transformation?? false teachers transform themselves maybe real apostles are transformed by God ()

Apostleship is a transformation?? false teachers transform themselves maybe real apostles are transformed by God ()

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Barnabas is called an Apostle (Acts 14:14)

Jesus is called an apostle in

Summary - they are sent by Jesus and they represent Jesus including teaching, miracles, and commandments & guidance to follow.

Bishop / Overseer / Episkopos

WORD DEFINITION:

one who watches over, guardian, spy, accountable of a group of people, governor, leader, representative, inspector, commander, appointer, summoner,

(negative - meddler, busybody, to force work on, to oppress, to collect, slave driver, avenger, to muster

THE WORK OF A BISHOP & WHO THEY ARE:

it is good to desire to be a bishop ()

Requirements of a bishop are seen in ( & )

Must watch themselves and the flock ()

Holy Spirit makes Bishops ()

Bishops shepherd the the church ()

Bishops maybe like a head elder ()

Jesus is the ultimate Bishop (1 Peter 2:22)

SUMMARY - they are oversee the body and seek to keep the body healthy.

Overseer

Prophets

WORD DEFINITION:

- speaks of the Old Testament followers of God.

- prophets are forth-tellers but sometimes they can foretell.

- speaks of the function of a prophet in Israel.

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THE WORK OF A PROPHET & WHO THEY ARE:

God speaks through prophets ( & many other verses)

Holy Spirit speaks through prophets (, (Zacharias was filled with Holy Spirit then prophesied ); (Holy Spirit will be poured out and people will prophecy () (believes filled with Holy Spirit then prophesied ( Acts 19:6)

Jesus sends prophets

God sends prophets (Lk 11:49)

God raises up prophets

God calls people to be prophets (Eph 4:11)

there was many prophets in early church (; ; ; Acts 21:10)

there are female prophets (; )

Prophets are witnesses to Jesus that through Jesus name whoever believes in Him will be saved. (Acts 10:43)

Apostles and Prophets are a foundation to the church with Jesus as cornerstone ()

Mystery of Jesus has been revealed to apostles and prophets ()

Prophets - speak words for church to hear ()

We are to let 2 or 3 prophets speak and the the church judge ()

a prophet must acknowledge that was Paul said is a commandment from the Lord ()

church should desire to prophecy (, Cor 14:1)

prophets can prophecy in the name of Jesus (mt 7:22)

prophecy is a temporary thing? ()

prophecy should edify, exhort, and comfort. (; & 5 - edifies the church)

prophecy can reveil the truth in a heart? ()

all can prophecy ( 1 Cor 14:31)

there are false prophets and act like part of sheep (, , & many more)

If you receive a prophet you receive a prophets reward ()

Jesus is called a prophet ()

Those sent to Hell will gnash their teeth when they see all the prophets of the Kingdom of God , as well as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob… ()

SUMMARY - it is someone who speaks about anything to do with God. A prophet is person of God. They speak on behalf of God.

Deacon / diakanos

WORD DEFINITION:

ministers, serves, a servant, a runner, attends to the needs of others, cares for the needs of an assembly of believers.

THE WORK OF A DEACON & WHO THEY ARE:

qualification of a deacon are seen in

Summary - a servant of God.

Elders / presbyteros

WORD DEFINITION:

an elder could be either:

a recognized leader

an older person ( + more most of the LXX (110 times) it is speaking of an old person

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either way the word gives off an idea of experience/wisdom. Probably not a younger person… in this role.

THE WORK OF A DEACON & WHO THEY ARE:

On their first missionary journey Paul and Barnabas appoint elders in every church ()

Walter A. Elwell and Barry J. Beitzel, “Elder,” Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1988), 680.

with apostles settled major church disputes ()

Missionaries report to elders on what they had done (Acts 15:4)

Apostles and Elders with whole church sent men to spread a message ()

Apostles and Elders gave decrees for the church to follow ()

Elders could receive gifts from other church ()

Apostles and leaders discuss issues in church ()

Elders can be called upon ()

Elders are worthy of double honor ()

Elders labor in Word and doctrine ()

Dont accept an accusation about an elder unless there is 2 or three witnesses ()

Elder should be appointed in every city the gospel reaches ()

Elders can be prayed on for prayer and anointing ()

Elders can exhort other elders ()

Younger people are to submit under elders ()

SUMMARY:

They are older recognized leaders in the church.

Pastors/shepherd/poimen

WORD DEFINITION:

a provider, and protector of the sheep.

THE WORK OF A DEACON & WHO THEY ARE:

Jesus is the good Shepherd ()

a shepherd (Jesus) gives his life for the sheep ()

the sheep know the shepherd (Jesus) (,)

no verse other than that speaks of a pastor as church role by some.

SUMMARY: someone who makes sure that the church is being taken care of. (provided, and protected)

Apostles and Prophets are a foundation to the church with Jesus as cornerstone ()

Teachers/didaskalos

WORD DEFINITION:

Mystery of Jesus has been revealed to apostles and prophets ()

an instructor, explainer, one with understanding, & knowledge that shares it.

THE WORK OF A DEACON & WHO THEY ARE:

Jesus is a teacher (Mt26:18 + more)

Jesus is a teacher (Mt26:18 + more)

a disciple is not above his teacher ()

everyone perfectly trained will be like his teacher (lk 6:40)

there were many teachers in early church ()

a teacher is a calling by God ()

not all are teachers (; Eph 4:11)

Paul was a teacher (; )

People will raise up their own teachers not called by God ()

Many believers should not become teachers because they have a stricter judgment ()

A teacher should understand what they say and what they affirm ()

an older woman should be a teacher of good thing ().

Look out for false teachers in the church (2 Pe 2:1)

SUMMARY: a person that instructs.

Prophets - speak words for church to hear (2 Peter 3:2)

Evangelist

WORD DEFINITION:

a person who proclaims the gospel.

THE WORK OF A DEACON & WHO THEY ARE:

Philip was an evanglist

Evanglist is a calling ()

Timothy was told to the work of an evangelist ()

SUMMARY: someone called to spread the gospel.