Ephesians 4:11-16

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4:9-10 Christ descended to our lowly world…the same one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.

“the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.” (1:10) Hebrews 1:2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world.

Eph. 4:8 That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.” The Usurper: a fake Eph. 2:1 “the prince of the power of the air” 2 Timothy 2:26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will Colossians 2:8 (NASB) See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.

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

He climbed the high mountain, He captured the enemy and seized the booty, He handed it all out in gifts to the people. Ephesians 4:8

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers ἀ π ό στολος – a “sent one” Acts 21:10-13 As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, "This is what the Holy Spirit says: 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.' " Then Paul answered, “I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus!"

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers π ροφ ή της – an interpreter or “speaker” of God’s will 1 Corinthians 14:1 (NASB) Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:24 (NASB) But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all; Acts 11:28 (NASB) One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world.

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers π ροφ ή της – an interpreter or “speaker” of God’s will Requires Confirmation 1 Cor. 14:29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment.

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers π ροφ ή της – an interpreter or “speaker” of God’s will Requires Confirmation 1 Corinthians 14:32 and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets;

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers π ροφ ή της – an interpreter or “speaker” of God’s will Requires Confirmation 1 Cor.14:37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment.

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers ε ὐ αγγελιστ ή ς – an announcer of “Good News”

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers π οιμ ή ν – a shepherd.

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers διδ ά σκαλος – an instructor

4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers

 “Apostles” – God’s chargers  “Prophets” – God’s ‘Twitters’  “Evangelists” – God’s bullhorns  “Pastors” – God’s shepherds  “Teachers” – God’s instructors

Eph. 4:12 …for the equipping of the saints

Eph. 1:1 “to the saints who are at Ephesus”

Modern Model: “…for the equipping of the clergy” Remote / Irrelevant, Pie-In-Sky, ‘Softies’, DWEEBS Remote / Irrelevant, Pie-In-Sky, ‘Softies’, DWEEBS

ἔργον – means effectual, results, “work”, activities, energizing.

(NLT 4:12) to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. “for building up the Body of Christ” Eph. 3:10 so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.

He gave gifts to men… for building up the Body. (Eph.4:8,12) “for building up the Body of Christ”

He gave gifts to men… for building up the Body. (Eph.4:8,12) Implications  “Ministry” is not a profession. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a HOLY NATION, a people for God's own possession

He gave gifts to men… for building up the Body. (Eph.4:8,12) Implications  “Ministry” is not a profession. Eph. 4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of …building up of the body of Christ;

He gave gifts to men… for building up the Body. (Eph.4:8,12) Implications  “Ministry” is not a profession.  “Ministry” means build. 1 Peter 2:9 …that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

He gave gifts to men… for building up the Body. (Eph.4:8,12) Implications  “Ministry” is not a profession.  “Ministry” means build. NOT: Where is the gift of Worship Singing Leader?

He gave gifts to men… for building up the Body. (Eph.4:8,12) Implications  “Ministry” is not a profession.  “Ministry” means build.  “Ministry” means risk.

Implications  “Ministry” is not a profession.  “Ministry” means build.  “Ministry” means risk.  “Ministry” needs equipping.

Implications  “Ministry” is not a profession.  “Ministry” means build.  “Ministry” means risk.  “Ministry” needs equipping. Next Week: “Speaking the truth in love…” Next Week: “Speaking the truth in love…”