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robus (44)in #christianity • 6 years ago
THE UNITY OF THE MINISTRY GIFTS
All the ministry gifts in the church are distinct callings but they are inter-related, working together harmoniously to achieve a common purpose. This is to train other…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
LEADERSHIP OFFICES OF DEACONS AND ELDERS
The leadership offices of Deacons (1Timothy 3:8-13) and Elders are necessary in the church. They assist the leaders in the church ministry gift offices. Deacons are called to…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE MINISTRY OF TEACHERS IS AN HONOURED SPIRITUAL OFFICE
The teacher is an honoured spiritual office but all teachers must be careful to live what they teach as they shall be liable to stricter judgement - James 3:1. All matured…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
TTHE NEED FOR TRUE TEACHERS IN THE CHURCH
Jesus commanded the apostles to teach (Matthew 28:19-20; 2Timothy 2:24). The church today needs true teachers for the following reasons: To impart the knowledge of truth…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE MARKS OF A TRUE TEACHER
A true teacher is a custodian (keeper) of the kingdom's most valued treasure - The word of God. He is expected to acquire and be possessed with the WORD (1Timothy 4:16);…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE MINISTRY OF A TEACHER
Teaching is a leadership gift. The Greek word "didaskalos" meaning 'master' is used to connote a teacher in the scriptures. Jesus was given this description in John 3:2. Hence, a…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
PASTORS ACCOUNTABILITY
Pastors are accouuntable to God for the very ways they handle the sheep. Good pastors always seek God's face for the flock. The flock must be fed with green pastures i.e sound…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE PORTRAIT OF A PASTOR
A pastor is known by the following characteristics: Called by God and not someone seeking honour, respect, self-comfort etc. (1Corinthians 12:28; 1Peter 5:2) Have a…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
WHO IS A PASTOR?
The Hebrew and Greek words translated 'pastor' in the scriptures are 'ra'ah' and 'poimen' respectively meaning 'shepherd'. The calling of a pastor is that of a 'shepherd' : to…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE MINISTRY OF THE PASTOR
The call to be a pastor is so important that not just anyone can take up the office. God promises His people in Jeremiah 3:15 - "And I will give you pastors according to mine…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
PHILIP - THE PATTERN OF AN EVANGELIST
Philip was one of the seven deacons chosen by the church at Jerusalem (Acts 6:2-5). His life is an example of someone called to be an evangelist. The apostles heard of his work…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
SOME ARE CALLED AND GIFTED TO BE EVANGELISTS
The assignment of preaching the gospel is for all believers (Mark 16:15). All believers must do the work of an evangelist (2Timothy 4:5). In fact, many of the apostles work as…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE MINISTRY OF THE EVANGELIST
The Greek word "evangelistes" translated evangelist means one who announces or spreads the good news of God's kingdom. Evangelists are mobile ministers (Acts 21:8). They carry…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
JUDGING PROPHECIES
Prophecies must be judged according to God's word. The revealed word of God is the yardstick to determine the validity of a prophecy. The believer is not expected to be looking…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE MARKS OF TRUE PROPHETS AND TRUE PROPHESIES
False prophesying comes from deceived hearts or those who spoke a borrowed message (Jeremiah 14:13-14) or people who made themselves prophets for material gains (Micah 3:5).…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
DUTIES OF TRUE PROPHETS
Those who are called to be prophets in the church have special duties to perform. It is not everyone who prophesies that can perform all these roles but those who are called to…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
PROPHETS ARE NEEDED
The church needs prophets today even as in the times past. However, care must be taken not to allow diviners to assume the roles of prophets in our churches. The life of the…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUE PROPHETS
True prophets live holy life (2Kings 4:9) They operate under the influence of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:67). Sometimes they speak in parables or by signs (2Samuel 12:1-6). A…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
WHO IS A PROPHET?
A prophet, simply put, is a "speaker" for God (Jeremiah 1:9). He proclaims a message given to him by God and not from his own spirit (Hebrews 1:1). A prophet is primarily a…
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robus (44)in #christianity • 7 years ago
THE MINISTRY OF THE PROPHET
Samuel was the first Old Testament's major prophet even though many had uttered prophecies before him. They manifested the speaking gift of prophecy but Samuel ministered in the…
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