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C. The Church equips the saints to minister, Eph. 4.9-15

1. God’s special gifts

Certain gifts are given in order to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. These are sometimes called the “fivefold gifts.”

a. Apostles

b. Prophets

c. Evangelists

d. Pastors

e. Teachers

2. To equip the saints for the work of the ministry, Rom. 12.4-8; Eph. 4.6-15; 1 Cor. 12.12-27; 1 Pet. 4.10-11

a. All Christians endowed by Christ with spiritual gifts

(1) “Charisma,” “Charismata”

(2) Fluidity

b. All Christians with a particular sphere of influence

(1) Your oikos

(2) Your web of influence

(3) “Operation Andrew”

(4) Equipped to touch those in your circle

c. Given in conjunction with the Spirit’s wishes

Context Values/Vision

d. Coordinated within the Church for the good of all

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e. The body grows as each one functions according to his/ her gifting.