- Introduction
- I. THE GIFTS FOR UNITY
- A. The Source of These Gifts (Ephesians 7:16)
- B. The Nature of These Gifts
- 1. Better called functions
- 2. All Christians have gifts
- C. Apostles
- 1. Eye witnesses (Acts 1:21-22)
- 2. Foundational to establish church (Ephesians 2:20)
- 3. Temporary
- D. Prophets
- 1. Inspired men and women (Ephesians 3:3-5; Acts 2:17;
Acts 21:8-9)
- 2. Foundational to establish church (Ephesians 2:19-20)
- 3. Temporary (I Corinthians 13:8-10)
- E. Evangelists
- 1. Like Philip (Acts 21:8)
- 2. Proclaim Gospel publicly and privately (Acts 8:26-40)
- 3. The work of an evangelist (II Timothy 4:5, 4:2)
- 4. Work in congregation: give information
- F. Pators
- 1. Feeders of flock (Acts 20:17, 28; I Peter 5:1-2)
- 2. Care for individual lambs
- G. Teachers
- 1. To build up members by teaching (II Timothy 1:11;
James 3:1)
- 2. Members to appreciate teachers (Galatians 6:6)
- II. EVERY MEMBER HAS A GIFT
- A. Various Ways to Exercise Gifts
- 1. Smile
- 2. Encourage
- 3. Visit sick
- 4. Participate in class
- III. THE PURPOSE OF THESE GIFTS
- A. Edify Other Members (Ephesians 4:12-16)
- Conclusion
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