1. Special Gifts

2. Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord,
beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling,
for you have been called by God. 2 Always be
humble and gentle. Be patient with each
other, making allowance for each other’s
faults because of your love. 3 Make every
effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit,
binding yourselves together with peace. 4 For
there is one body and one Spirit, just as you
have been called to one glorious hope for the
future. Ephesians 4:1-4

3. 5 There is one Lord, one faith, one
baptism,
6 and one God and Father, who is
over all and in all and living
through all.
7 However, he has given each one
of us a special gift through the
generosity of Christ.
Ephesians 4:5-7

4. That is why the Scriptures say,
“When he ascended to the heights,
he led a crowd of captives
and gave gifts to his people.”
Eph.4:8 and Psalm 68:18

5. Notice that it says “he ascended.” This
clearly means that Christ also
descended to our lowly world. And
the same one who descended is the
one who ascended higher than all the
heavens, so that he might fill the
entire universe with himself.
Ephesians 4:9-10

6. Their responsibility is to equip God’s
people to do his work and build up the
church, the body of Christ. This will
continue until we all come to such
unity in our faith and knowledge of
God’s Son that we will be mature in the
Lord, measuring up to the full and
complete standard of Christ.
Ephesians 4:12-13

7. Then we will no longer be immature like children.
We won’t be tossed and blown about by every
wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced
when people try to trick us with lies so clever they
sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the
truth in love, growing in every way more and more
like Christ, who is the head of his body, the
church. He makes the whole body fit together
perfectly. As each part does its own special work,
it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole
body is healthy and growing and full of love.
Ephesians 4:14-16

8. Verse of the Day
“My old self has been crucified with
Christ. It is no longer I who live, but
Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly
body by trusting in the Son of God, who
loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20

9. A Living Sacrifice to God
Romans 12
Key verse: 4-8
Living as a Children of Light
Ephesians 4:17-32
Key verse: 30-32

10. Special Gifts
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11. Special Gifts
Now these are the gifts Christ gave
to the church: the apostles, the
prophets, the evangelists, and the
pastors and teachers.
Ephesians 4:11
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12. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
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13. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
Special Gifts
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
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14. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
Special Gifts
Apostles
Prophets To Equip the church for service
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
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15. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
Special Gifts
Apostles
Prophets To Equip the church for service
Evangelists
Pastors Speaking Gifts:
Teachers Training
Teaching
Exhortation
Word of Wisdom
and Knowledge
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16. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
Special Gifts
Apostles
Prophets To Equip the church for service
Evangelists
Pastors Speaking Gifts:
Teachers Training
Teaching
To Explain the Truth of God’s Word Exhortation
Word of Wisdom
and Knowledge
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17. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
Special Gifts
Apostles
Prophets To Equip the church for service
Evangelists
Pastors Speaking Gifts:
Teachers Training
Teaching
To Explain the Truth of God’s Word Exhortation
Word of Wisdom
Gifts of Service: and Knowledge
Service, Helps
Leadership,
Administration To Facilitate the Work of God
Giving, Mercy
Discerning of
Spirits,
Hospitality
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18. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
Special Gifts
Apostles
Prophets To Equip the church for service
Evangelists
Pastors Speaking Gifts:
Teachers Training
Teaching
To Explain the Truth of God’s Word Exhortation
Word of Wisdom
Gifts of Service: and Knowledge
Service, Helps
Leadership,
Administration To Facilitate the Work of God
Giving, Mercy
Discerning of
Spirits, Sign Gifts:
Hospitality Power of Prayers,
Miracles of Faith, Hope,
and Love 11
Healing

19. Categories and Reasons for the Gifts
Special Gifts
Apostles
Prophets To Equip the church for service
Evangelists
Pastors Speaking Gifts:
Teachers Training
Teaching
To Explain the Truth of God’s Word Exhortation
Word of Wisdom
Gifts of Service: and Knowledge
Service, Helps
Leadership,
Administration To Facilitate the Work of God
Giving, Mercy
Discerning of
Spirits, Sign Gifts:
Hospitality Power of Prayers,
Miracles of Faith, Hope,
To Authenticate the Revelation of God and Love 11
Healing

20. Five Special Functions
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21. Five Special Functions
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22. Five Special Functions
Gift
Apostle
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
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23. Five Special Functions
Gift
Apostle
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
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24. Five Special Functions
Gift
Apostle
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
12

25. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
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26. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
12

27. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
12

28. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under
inspiration
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
12

29. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
12

30. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Those who teach - exhort the gospel with clearly and
Evangelist effectively to unbeliever
Pastor
Teacher
12

31. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Those who teach - exhort the gospel with clearly and Acts 8:4-8,
Evangelist effectively to unbeliever 26-40
Pastor
Teacher
12

32. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Those who teach - exhort the gospel with clearly and Acts 8:4-8,
Evangelist effectively to unbeliever 26-40
Pastor
Teacher
12

33. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Those who teach - exhort the gospel with clearly and Acts 8:4-8,
Evangelist effectively to unbeliever 26-40
Pastor
Teacher
12

34. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Those who teach - exhort the gospel with clearly and Acts 8:4-8,
Evangelist effectively to unbeliever 26-40
Pastor Those who lead and are responsible for others in
their Christian life
Teacher
12

35. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Those who teach - exhort the gospel with clearly and Acts 8:4-8,
Evangelist effectively to unbeliever 26-40
Pastor Those who lead and are responsible for others in Elders in
their Christian life
Ephesus Acts
Teacher 20:17-35
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36. Five Special Functions
Gift Definition Illustration Acts
Those specially chosen by Jesus in order to found the 13:1-4;14:4
Apostle Church in the world.
Prophet Those who receive the revelation of the infallible Acts 11:27:30;
Word of God and proclaim it and/or wrote it under 21:10-14
inspiration
Those who teach - exhort the gospel with clearly and Acts 8:4-8,
Evangelist effectively to unbeliever 26-40
Pastor Those who lead and are responsible for others in Elders in
their Christian life
Ephesus Acts
Those who can explain and apply the Word of God
Teacher already revealed
20:17-35
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37. The Roles in the Ministries
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38. The Roles in the Ministries
Person
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39. The Roles in the Ministries
Person
JESUS CHRIST Eph.
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23
Eph. 4:15-16
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40. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function
JESUS CHRIST Eph.
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23
Eph. 4:15-16
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41. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God
13

42. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God
13

43. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
13

44. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28;
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim
5:17
13

45. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple-
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17
13

46. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church GIFTED MEN that God raises us
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple- in every church to serve as
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17 evangelists, pastors and teachers
13

47. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church GIFTED MEN that God raises us
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple- in every church to serve as
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17 evangelists, pastors and teachers
DEACONS Acts 6:1-7
Rom. 16:1-2 1
Timothy 3:8-13
13

48. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church GIFTED MEN that God raises us
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple- in every church to serve as
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17 evangelists, pastors and teachers
DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 SELECTION and SUBMISSION to
Rom. 16:1-2 1 the leaders and SUPPORT to the
Timothy 3:8-13 ministries of church
13

49. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church GIFTED MEN that God raises us
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple- in every church to serve as
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17 evangelists, pastors and teachers
DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 SELECTION and SUBMISSION to SERVE THE NEEDS of the congregation
Rom. 16:1-2 1 the leaders and SUPPORT to the by facilitating the needs to fulfill the vision
Timothy 3:8-13 ministries of church that God gives the leaders
13

50. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church GIFTED MEN that God raises us
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple- in every church to serve as
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17 evangelists, pastors and teachers
DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 SELECTION and SUBMISSION to SERVE THE NEEDS of the congregation
Rom. 16:1-2 1 the leaders and SUPPORT to the by facilitating the needs to fulfill the vision
Timothy 3:8-13 ministries of church that God gives the leaders
CONGREGATION Acts
6:3-5; 14:23 Eph. 4:12-16
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51. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church GIFTED MEN that God raises us
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple- in every church to serve as
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17 evangelists, pastors and teachers
DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 SELECTION and SUBMISSION to SERVE THE NEEDS of the congregation
Rom. 16:1-2 1 the leaders and SUPPORT to the by facilitating the needs to fulfill the vision
Timothy 3:8-13 ministries of church that God gives the leaders
CONGREGATION Acts BACK UP the leaders and serve the
6:3-5; 14:23 Eph. 4:12-16 need of each other and the church
1 Corinthians 15
13

52. The Roles in the Ministries
Person Function Consequence
JESUS CHRIST Eph. HEAD of the direction and authority EQUIP EVERY BELIEVER for their part
1:22-23 Col 1:22-23 through the understanding of the in the service and leadership through
Eph. 4:15-16 revealed Word of God Special Spiritual Gifts
BISHOP/ELDER/ PASTOR/ LEADERSHIP of the local church GIFTED MEN that God raises us
TEACHER Acts 20:17,28; by administration, teaching, disciple- in every church to serve as
1 Pet 5:1-4; 1 Tim making, and applying the Word
5:17 evangelists, pastors and teachers
DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 SELECTION and SUBMISSION to SERVE THE NEEDS of the congregation
Rom. 16:1-2 1 the leaders and SUPPORT to the by facilitating the needs to fulfill the vision
Timothy 3:8-13 ministries of church that God gives the leaders
CONGREGATION Acts BACK UP the leaders and serve the SERVE THE NEEDS of each
6:3-5; 14:23 Eph. 4:12-16 need of each other and the church other and those outside the church
1 Corinthians 15
13

53. Jesus Christ is a Lion-like
Lamb and a Lamb-like
Lion, he has the right to
bring the world to an end
for the glory of his name
and the good of his people.
Revelation 5:5-6