![]() How does Paul define the work of the pastor and teacher in Ephesians 4:12-14 (printed below?) The role of the evangelist is to call men to Christ in order that they may become His disciples (note the Great Commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20).ĥ. The evangelist’s gift and calling is to proclaim the gospel to the world, calling men to repent and believe in Christ, thereby becoming members of His spiritual body, the church. The third office mentioned by Paul is that of the evangelist. What is the third office Paul mentions in verse 11 (printed above under question #2) and what is its function? This gift or office was especially necessary and prominent prior to the completion of the New Testament canon (note 1 Corinthians 14:37).Ĥ. The ministry of the prophet entailed the receiving of direct and immediate divine revelation, guidance, or understanding. The second office Paul mentions is that of the New Testament prophet. What is the second office Paul mentions in verse 11 (printed above under question #2) and what was its function? The New Testament apostles are identified with the Old Testament prophets as being God’s spokesmen through whom He communicates His Word.ģ. In the case of the New Testament apostles, they were commissioned by Christ and came as His personal representatives (note 2 Corinthians 12:19 and 13:3). ![]() The first gift or office mentioned by Paul is that of “apostle.” An apostle was a special messenger or ambassador who has been commissioned to represent someone else and who is completely identified with the one whom he represents (note John 13:16,20). He is the one who gave the apostles, and the prophets, and the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11) What is the first gift or office given by Christ to His church that Paul mentions in verse 11 (printed below) and what was the function of that office? Furthermore, rather than plunder the spoil, Christ “gave gifts to men.” He did not take from men, as did the conquering generals on the contrary, He shares His bounty with all those who receive Him as their Savior and accept Him as their sovereign Lord (note Revelation 3:21).Ģ. The Lord Jesus Christ “led captivity as his captive.” That is to say, by His victory won on the cross of Calvary Christ set men free from the tyranny of the devil and the divine sentence of just condemnation. When the generals of the ancient world conquered a nation they would plunder the wealth of that nation and take its people captive. This is why it says, “When he (Christ) ascended into the heights, he led captivity as his captive, and gave gifts to men.” (Ephesians 4:8) In what way is the conquering Christ different from the conquering generals of the world? See Ephesians 4:8 (printed below) ![]() For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study Guide (PDF download).ġ. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage.
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