A Significant Series of Short Articles on Apostles & Apostolic Networks
Paul makes it clear that the "five-fold" ministries of Ephesians 4:11-16 have NOT passed away as many teach today. In verse 12, Paul makes it clear why these gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers (Holy Spirit called and gifted individuals) are given by Christ to the Church. Specifically and importantly, they are given for the purpose of "equipping the saints for the work of the ministry" so that the saints are involved in "building up the body of Christ." Then verse 16 speaks about the whole body being "joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love." Putting that together, Paul says that it is...
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