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NASB | Ephesians 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:11 And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], |
Bible Question: What can someone tell me about 5-fold ministry (apostolic/prophetic movement). |
Bible Answer: Some hold that there is still the five fold ministry and others say that the office of Apostles and Prophets has ceased. Many define Apostles as direct disciples of Jesus with Paul being an exception. In Paul's case it is nearly universally accepted that Paul was given direct revelation from Christ Himself. In the case of prophets many feel the revelation of God is complete in the scriptures and for a Prophet to say "thus says the Lord" goes outside this. Others feel Prophets do exist but that their prophecy must be confined with the bounds of existing scripture. Still others feel the prophets can and do provide a "new word" for today. If you watch Christian TV there are those that claim to have a "new word" from the Lord. However in past many of those that claim such things have been shown to be false prophets rather than prophets of God. As for the other offices most are accepted as being in effect today. However in the office of Evangelist many have applied a new definition. A true Evangelist should be a ministry to unsaved people, people that may have never heard the word before. What we call missionaries are more like true Evangelist. Yet today we see many Evangelist only enter the churches calling themselves Evangelist doing nothing more than preaching to church people. Perhaps they know how many church people really need saved. :-) God has sent His Holy Spirit to be our guide and the gift of discernment. If you meet someone that claims one of these 5 offices pray for that discernment and for the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth to you. Remember many will use high sounding words and present ideas that tickle the ear but all are not of God. Those that are of God point you to God. They also aim our hope in the coming of Jesus and eternity with Him rather than present day well being and worldly treasure. EdB |
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