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Whats the point of church?
Who needs church..
I am the church.
What is church anyways
These are some of the statements you run into when discussing church in our time.
Have any of you been hurt by the church?
— Those of you that have been attending for decades….
Where do I start.
— Those that are new to the faith… you’re loving it.
Just give it time…
Many in our day hold bleak views concerning the church.
— irrelevant
— You’ll hear, spiritual but not religious commonly evoked.
— David kinnamen book “you lost me, why a generation is leaving church and rethinking faith"
— suspiciousness of structures, and authority becasue they’ve been let down to often… Tear it down mentality
Many people, especially the younger folk are getting dissalussiend with church,
Favorite story ,,.
Young men railing against the church… it full of hypocrites.
To which the priest says, theres room for one more.
The response and alternative presented.
Entertain the people.
Better production Bring out the smoke Blast the lights.
Play catch up
In contrast Paul’s view of church is
The church was meant to thrive.
Paul gave up his life traveling and starting pockets of Jesus followers throughout the Mediterranean.
Gifts
Unity
One body
Love
— What was the means for the church to grow in unity, and love and the image of Christ?
The goal of gifts is for ___building up________ the body of Christ
Teaching: Biblical theology
3 sets of gifts that Paul lists
Corinthians — manifestation gift — motivation Ephesians — ministry gift
Present APEST
Provide profile of each.
Apostle:
-From the Greek apostolos meaning “one who is sent out.”
Apostles are visionary and pioneering, always pushing into new territory.
They like to establish new churches, ministries, non-profits, Kingdom-minded businesses or initiatives.
They come up with innovative means to do kingdom work.
Biblical example— Paul, Pricilla and Acquila
Jesus’ example—Jesus was the one sent by God ().
Secular examples—entrepreneurs, explorers.
innovator, a designer, a builder
Core question Apostles ask: Are we leading the people of God to their destiny?
Apostles enjoy dreaming, doing new and challenging tasks, change.
Prophet:
One who hears and listens to God (prophetes); Prophets are essentially the guardians of the covenant relationship between God and his people.
They feel what God feels and speak on his behalf.
He may refer in this case to those who provide divine direction and strategies for Christ’s body in the world, revealing God’s purposes so God’s people can influence their generation in the wisest way
Keener, C. S. (2001).
Often Prophets are able to stand back from circumstances to get a clear picture of what is happening and therefore see creative solutions and develop a vision for situations others don’t see.
Prophets understand the times and what people should do.
Biblical example: all over.
Jesus’ example: undoubtedly.
A major element of his ministry is to call people to repent and render allegiance and faithfulness to God
Secular example: people who speak out their perceptions.
They’re often creative types, musicians, and artists.
Core question Prophets ask: Are the people of God hearing his voice and responding appropriately?
Evangelist:
One who brings good news and shares the message readily (euanggelistes).
Evangelists love spending time with non-Christians and often remind other Christians that there are non-Christians still out there in the world.
Biblical example: philip
Jesus’ example: He embodied the good news.
Sharing with the women at well
Secular example: salesmen, politicians, public relations reps
Core question Evangelists ask: Are new people entering into the Kingdom of God?
Evangelists enjoy discussion and sharing their point of view.
Wherever they go, they seem to draw others into discussion about Jesus.
Evangelists are passionate about sharing the Gospel.
They are not timid about their faith and seem to easily share with others regularly.
Shepards:
One who shepherds God’s people (poimen), who cares for others with a tender heart.
One who sees needs, provides comfort and encourages others.
Pastors spend most of their time with other Christians.
Pastors can easily empathize with others and exhibit lots of patience with those in need.
Biblical example—Barnabas in .
Barnabas clearly demonstrates a pastoral heart in his defense of Mark.
Jesus’ example—In , Jesus refers to himself as the Good Shepherd who has come to lead his people.
Secular examples—counselors, social workers, nurses and anyone in the care-giving professions.
Core question Pastors ask: Are the people of God caring for and showing compassion for people?
TEACHER
One who holds forth the truth and is excited by it (didaskalos).
The Teacher looks for ways to explain, enlighten and apply truth.
Biblical Example: Apollos
Jesus’ example: He was referred to as rabbi.
Secular example: lecturers, trainers, school teachers.
Core question Teachers ask: Are the people of God immersing themselves in Scripture and incarnating it?
They love to study, learn, and share it with others.
Today we need a fresh recovery of these ministry and gifts.
People starting movements Prophets calling out sin and Evangelsit finding fresh ways of ministry to a progressive culutre Sheperd showing grace and care to hurting people Teachers,
Maybe some of you have these spiritual gifts.
A number of scholars believe that every believer has a one of these giftings
A lot of you have pastoral gifts.
The word pastor means shepherd.
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