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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:27 ¶ Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:27 ¶ Now you [collectively] are Christ's body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function]. |
Bible Question (short): The Writings of the Apostles? |
Question (full): Greetings Charis! The Apostles did have special status. It was through them that God wrote His revelation to us. From you response I wasn't sure, but do you believe that God choose some of their writtings, or do you believe that God wrote through them? Concering the "office" and "gift" distinction, I don't believe that Eph. 4 refers to spiritual gifts (like 1 Cor. 12-14), rather it refers to the offices given to the church to strengthen it. Gifts are given to every believer, but every believer may not be called to one of these five offices. Notice that the text uses plural nouns. God gave pastors, not the gift of pastoring. This is where I get the idea of an office. Some believers are called to a particular office, like you and I were called to be pastors. But, not every believer is called to an office. I've got to run! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |