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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: Are these 'gifts' valid ministries valid in the church today? If not, specify what invalidates them (it)? Please try to use scripture, not tradition. |
Bible Answer: With the closing of the canon of scripture we would allways need pastors teachers and evangelists,in order to continue . love RC Scroll there are no other epistles to be written nor new prophesy or revalation from God rather than that which we have. Other wise how would we test in scripture. the just shall live by faith. |