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Romans 11:29 (KJV) For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
Apostles: The term "apostle" or "apostleship" does not exist as such in the Old Testament. However, the root meaning of this term can refer to a person or persons "being sent away," "commissioned," or "appointed" to a specific task. Expository Dictionary of Bible Words: Word Studies for Key English Bible Words Based on the Hebrew and Greek Texts. (Ephesians 4:11)
Prophets (Seer): The ordinary Hebrew word for prophet is Nabi, derived from a verb signifying "to bubble forth" like a fountain; hence the word means one who announces or pours forth the declarations of God. Smith's Bible Dictionary: Comprising Antiquities, Biography, Geography, Natural History, Archaeology and Literature. (Ephesians 4:11)
Evangelists: A "publisher of glad tidings"; a missionary preacher of the gospel (Ephesians 4:11). This title is applied to Philip (Acts 21:8), who appears to have gone from city to city preaching the word (8:4, 40). Judging from the case of Philip, evangelists had neither the authority of an apostle, nor the gift of prophecy, nor the responsibility of pastoral supervision over a portion of the flock. They were itinerant preachers, having it as their special function to carry the gospel to places where it was previously unknown. The writers of the four Gospels are known as the Evangelists. Encyclopedia of Bible Facts. (Ephesians 4:11)
Pastors (Shepherd): 1. To administer the ordinances Matt. 28:19-20 2. To be a man of prayer 1 Tim. 2:1 3. To warn his flock 1 Tim. 4:1, 6 4. To study the Word 2 Tim. 2:15 5. To preach the Word 2 Tim. 4:2; Acts 6:2-4 6. To exhort and rebuke 1 Thess. 5:12; Titus 2:15 7. To watch over souls, his own and those of others Acts 20:28-31; Col. 4:17; 1 Tim. 4:6; 6:11; Heb. 13:17 8. To feed and lead his flock Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:2 9. To be an example to all 1 Cor. 11:1; 4:16; Phil. 3:17; 2 Thess. 3:9; 1 Tim. 4:12; Heb. 13:7; 1 Pet. 5:3The Complete Book of Bible Lists. A helper, or feeder of the sheep (the King James Version Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 3:15; Jeremiah 10:21; Jeremiah 12:10; Jeremiah 17:16; Jeremiah 22:22; Jeremiah 23:1-2, and in Ephes. 4:11,The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. (Ephesians 4:11)
Teachers: yārāh is a verb occurring in around eighty contexts with the two predominant meanings "to teach" or "instruct," and "to shoot," both with related nuances. ( ⇒ SHOOT) In several contexts, Yahweh is described as the one who teaches, in the sense of "inform" or "instruct." Moses is depicted as being taught by him (Exod. 4:12, 15). The people are identified as the target of divine instruction (1 Kgs. 8:36; 2 Chr. 6:27; Job 36:22; Isa. 2:3; Mic. 4:2); as are sinners (Ps. 25:8); and godly people (Ps. 25:12; 32:8). (Ephesians 4:11)
Supplemental Gifts from Jesus!
Usher: In many denominations of the Christian Church, a Church usher is the first official representative seen when entering the church. The role of the usher in church is a volunteer position, and is often considered one of honor, particularly if the church or a church committee member selects an usher by nomination
Elders: The title conferred upon older men with deep religious insight and dedication. Later an elder was an ordained officer in the Christian church (Ac. 14:23; 20:17; 1Ti. 5:17; Tit. 1:5). The Thompson Chain Reference Bible Companion. The "elders" of the New Testament church were the "pastors" (Eph 4:11), "bishops or overseers" (Acts 20:28), "leaders" and "rulers" (Heb 13:7; 1Th 5:12) of the flock. Everywhere in the New Testament bishop and presbyter are titles given to one and the same officer of the Christian church. He who is called presbyter or elder on account of his age or gravity is also called bishop or overseer with reference to the duty that lay upon him (Tit 1:5-7; Acts 20:17-28; Php 1:1).
Deacons: a person chosen to serve the church in special ways, Phil. 1:1; 1 Tim. 3:8-13, Acts 6:3 wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, which we may appoint over this business.
Bishops: A church official synonymous with elder or presbyter (Ac. 20:17; Tit. 1:5, 7; 1Pe. 5:1-2 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre.
Spiritual Gifts!
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (KJV)
1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; ____________________________
to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; ______________________________
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; _____________________________________________
to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; ___________________________________
10 To another the working of miracles; ____________________________________________
to another prophecy; _____________________________________________
to another discerning of spirits; _________________________________________________
to another divers’ kinds of tongues; ______________________________________________
to another the interpretation of tongues: _________________________________________
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
