After dying for our sins on the cross, our Lord Jesus ascended up to Heaven to be enthroned at the right hand of our Lord and our heavenly father. (Acts 1:9-11; Eph 1:20-22).
From that place of authority He gave Leadership gifts to the church.
He gave Apostles, Prophets, evangelists and Pastors and teacher for perfecting (Equipping) the saints (Eph4:11,12).
The Greek word for "perfecting" in Ephesians 4 :12 Means to "repair'' the damage found in believers (caused by sin); "prepare" and "equip" the believers to do the works of service in the church. Leaders train the church members so the members can do the work of the ministry and thus fulfil Christ's will for the church. Leaders are to equip (train) members to:
1. Minister to the Lord (Acts 13:1,2)
2. Minister to one another (Acts 2:44-46) and
3. Minister to the world ( acts 2:47; Mark 16:15-20)
These insures the spiritual and numerical growth of the Church.
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more grace sir
ReplyDeleteAmen sir. Thank you very much.
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