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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: How have the offices changed? Is it that there were other duties/responsibilities that were given to the original apostles? My understanding of scripture is that God is speaking to us today through the living Word of God. God knew that His word would be read, debated, and followed in the 21st century when He gave it to His servants years ago. Therefore He could have and would have informed us of the temporal state of the offices, or their responsibilities. Makes sense to me that the offices have stayed the same over the years, but the original individuals occupying those offices had individual callings and empowerments that no longer are required. I am just curious as to what the office of an apostle is. I am very curious as to what the office of a prophet is supposed to be. charis does a good job in another post of answering this. Follow the thread "what about the other ministries" to see it. |
Bible Answer: Ok, I'm sure someone's already answered like this, and I'm just adding my 2 cents. To give you some advice, hopefully good, I would contact a well-known Christian leader--like Charles Stanley or Adrian Rodgers (or Tim LaHaye or Jack Van Impe, just to name a few)--of your denomination, not that *your* denomination has the right view point, but...). Anyway, I think for every gift that has gone "out of office," there's a secondary for it. Exp. tongues used to be speaking a language w/o previously learning it. Now, I believe that the gift of tongues is God giving you a passion/talent for speaking another language. See what I mean? This is just my opinion, so take it or leave it. I hope I helped you! |