Is there a passage in the New Testament that speaks to man's need for hierarchy in a congregation, or "branches" or "campuses" of a congregation being established?
These scriptures define the system that Jesus set forth in Scripture. People call it the Five Fold Ministry. If you spread your fingers: the apostle is the thumb because it can touch on the other four fingers;
the Pastor is the ring finger, because they daily care for Jesus's sheep.
The prophet is the forefinger calling people to repent (points).
Teacher is the center finger.
Pastor, Keeper of the sheep.
Last but not the least: Evangelist. The Gospel with shoes on.
Jesus demonstrated the entire 5 fold ministry.
Some people call themselves Apostles today. So as to not judge, you should spiritually discern the fruit of the Tree which is Jesus. Some people say the disciples were set apart as Apostles by having seen the risen Jesus; and that the modern Church does not have the office of Apostle in it.
Ephesians 4:11
And he (Jesus) gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
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the Pastor is the ring finger, because they daily care for Jesus's sheep.
The prophet is the forefinger calling people to repent (points).
Teacher is the center finger.
Pastor, Keeper of the sheep.
Last but not the least: Evangelist. The Gospel with shoes on.
Jesus demonstrated the entire 5 fold ministry.
Some people call themselves Apostles today. So as to not judge, you should spiritually discern the fruit of the Tree which is Jesus. Some people say the disciples were set apart as Apostles by having seen the risen Jesus; and that the modern Church does not have the office of Apostle in it.
Ephesians 4:11
And he (Jesus) gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
I'm sure other comments will be added to this post. Just enter those as a new comment so my mailbox doesn't overflow.
Mishael
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