Subject: The gift of Tongues |
Bible Note: Grace and Truth, I wanted to respond back to you sooner, but my computer went down. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post. However, I'm not in total agreement on your post here. You stated that there are only three of the five ministries quoted in Ephesians 4:11. According to 1Corinthians 12:28, The Word of God says, v.28 "And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues."(NIV) I don't agree that the apostles and prophets have done or finished their part. The Church is still growing, still being built up, and in v.13 of Ephesians, it says, "until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."(NIV) This seems clear to me, that the five fold ministry is still operating and will continue to operate until Our Lord returns. Please forward any information that will confirm what you have stated, ok? God bless you, and for His Grace and Truth |