Apostles, Prophets,Evangelists,

Pastors & Teachers

Ephesians 4.11,CB NT p. 340

GROWING

UP “unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the

stature of the fulness of Christ” (Ephesians 4.13)

“And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers”

Ephesians 4.11, CB NT p. 340

Apostles

Apostles

Apostle: a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders (Thayer)

Apostles

☛ Chosen by Jesus (Mark 3.13-15)

☛ Sent by Jesus (John 20.19-23)

☛ Eyewitness (Acts 1.21-22)

TEMPORARY

Prophets

Apostles

Prophets

Apostles

Prophet: “one who speaks forth or openly, a proclaimer of a divine message” (Vine)

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Evangelist: “a bringer of good tidings” (Thayer)

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

Pastor: “a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks” (Vine)

Teacher: “one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man” (Thayer)

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

Pastor, Elder, Bishop

Acts 20.17: “elders”

Acts 20.28: “overseers”(bishops)

Acts 20.28: “care”(pastor)

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

Pastor, Elder, Bishop

1 Peter 5.1: “elders”

1 Peter 5.2: “shepherd”(pastor)

1 Peter 5.2: “oversight”(bishop)

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

WHY THESE FOUR?

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

} Reveal & Record Truth

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints andmembers of thehousehold of God,”

Ephesians 2.19, CB NT p. 338

“built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone”

Ephesians 2.20, CB NT p. 338

“how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly.”

Ephesians 3.3, CB NT p. 338

“When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,”

Ephesians 3.4, CB NT p. 338

“which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed toHis holy apostles andprophets by the Spirit.”

Ephesians 3.5, CB NT p. 338

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

} Reveal & Record Truth

BIBLE

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

} Reveal & Record Truth

Teaches the Truth

BIBLE

Philip the evangelist (Acts 21.8)

“Philip went down to the city of Samaria andproclaimed to themthe Christ.”

Acts 8.5, CB NT p. 221

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

} Reveal & Record Truth

Teaches the Truth

GOSPEL

BIBLE

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

} Reveal & Record Truth

Teaches the Truth

Keep us inthe Truth

BIBLE

GOSPEL

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers,to care for the churchof God”

Acts 20.28, CB NT p. 247

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

} Reveal & Record Truth

Teaches the Truth

Keep us inthe Truth

BIBLE

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Evangelists

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Prophets

Apostles

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Where are our elders?

Prophets

Apostles

Evangelists

Shepherds& Teachers

Where are our elders?

Will today be the day you decide to

go to heaven?

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God’s Growth

#05

Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists,Pastors & Teachers

Ephesians 4.11

Compiled and Presented by:

Dave Stewart2011, 3 April

Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com

Synopsis: Four specific functions (gifts) have been given to us. Why? Truth! Revealing the Truth, Teaching the Truth, Keeping us in the Truth.

“Let all that you do be done with love.”

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