Five Fold pt 2

Ephesians 4:11–16 AV

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: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:11–16 AVAnd 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: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Five Kinds of Ministers (Ephesians 4:11)

Apostles - apostolos - special messenger (Acts 15:33)  They Govern - Entrpeneurs, Explorers, 2. Prophets - prophetes (Acts 11:27) They Guide - musicians, artists, writers, people who speak out their feelings3. Evangelists.  euangelistes ; a bringer of glad tidings. Used only here; Acts 21:8; 2Tim. 4:5 They Gather - salespeople, P.R., Politicians, and life of party4. Pastors. Greek: poimen Translated "pastor" only here, but "shepherd" 16 times timesThe Guard - Doctors, Nurses, Caregiving professions, Social Workers5. Teachers - didaskalos - instructor (Acts 13:1) They Ground - Professors, Teachers, Trainers Ephesians 4:12-13

Ephesians 4:12–13 AVFor 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:

Difference Between Spiritual Gifts and Ministry GiftsGift, Ministry, Office

Seven Duties Of Ministers

To perfect (mature) the saints (4:12)For the work of the ministry (4:12)To EDIFY the body of Christ (4:12)To unify people in the faith (4:13)To unify people in doctrine (4:13)To perfect the church in Christ (4:13) KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST, WHO HE IS AND WHO WE ARE. To bring people to maturity in Christ (4:13)

Results/Blessings of Maturing (Ephesians 4:14-16)

Ephesians 4:14–16 AVThat we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

1. Maturity -- no longer children (Eph. 4:14) When is a living thing mature?Growing people growing peopleA family helping everyone to be better than they are alone. 2. Established in the faith -- no longer of doubtful mind or tossed to and fro like the waves (Jas. 1:5-8)  Unshakeable, immovable when life’s storms comeConvinced of Gods Goodness, love and mercyConfident in how God created you. Evangelists gather, pastors guard, & teachers ground. 3. Rooted and grounded in truth -- no longer carried about by winds of doctrine (Jn. 8:32-36; Col. 2:6-7) You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Immune to Satans lies 4. Freedom from deception -- able to discern truth from error (Eph.4:14; 2Tim. 2:15; Jn. 8:32-36) - free from sleight of men and cunning craftiness.Deception is believing error to be true.Can’t be talked out of your destiny and His promises. 5. Ablility to speak the truth in love.Truth-less love is hypocrisy. Loveless truth is brutality. Proficiently, adeptly sharing truth. prophet who left people bloody and beat up. Jesus knew how to speak bruised reed and smoking flax. Thoroughly equipped 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 6. Constant growth and experience in spiritual things - by speaking truth in love we will grow up in all things. Increase learning and understanding.Dying starts when growing ends. Those who continue to grow purchase a servants reward. 1 Timothy 3:13

King James Version Chapter 3For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Men accomplish more in their 50’s and 60’s than their 30’s and 40’s because they don’t do it alone. 7. Harmony with all others in Christ - every part doing its part.Unity is intimidating to the enemy. People not threatened or jealous of one another but honoring each other’s giftingNone of us is as strong as all of us.Unitybuilt the walls of Jerusalem in 52 days.allows the Holy Spirit greatest access to our giftings. We see that from the day of Pentecost. Illustration - one stick can be broken easily.