our task, your task ephesians 4:11-13 26 november 2006
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Our Task, Your TaskEphesians 4:11-13
26 November 2006
The Plane TruthThe Plane Truth
EDS Clip
What's the Point?
• Be careful when you pour your coffee?
• Crossroads is a fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants church?
• We all have a part to play here--even while the jet is moving!
What's the Point?
Why did
God bring you here to CIC?
What do you really need in a church?
What do you really need in a church?
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The New Testament
Comes Together
The New Testament
Comes Together
Dr. Rick GriffithInternational Baptist Church of Singapore
22 May 2005
Biblical RolesBiblical Roles
Are now fuzzyAre now fuzzy
© 2004 TBBMI 8.0.08.
The New Testament
Comes Together
The New Testament
Comes Together
Dr. Rick GriffithInternational Baptist Church of Singapore
22 May 2005
Ephesians 4
Ephesians 4
Ephesians at a GlanceEphesians at a Glance
• Call to Unity (1-6)• Way to Unity (7-16)
•Ascension (7-10)•Roles (11-12a)•Purpose (12b-13)•Results (14-16)
Ephesians 4:1-16
Where we're headed in 4:11-13
Where we're headed in 4:11-13
The WhyThe Why
The WhatThe WhatRolesRoles
PurposePurpose
What are our roles?
1. What is the pastor-teacher supposed to do?
2. What are the people supposed to do?
Christ called Christ called pastor-pastor-
teachers to teachers to equipequip you for you for
your your ministriesministries(11-12a)(11-12a)
Main Point #1Main Point #1
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Apostles
Apostles
Prophets
Prophets
Evangelists
Evangelists
Pastor-
Pastor-
Teachers
Teachers
The Gift of
Apostle
The Gift of
Apostle
• What is it?• Is it here today?
TOUCH Equipping Stations System (TESS) Lawrence Khong, Apostle Rev. Yong Tai Tong, Director Blk 750A Chai Chee Road #04-01 Technopark @ Chai Chee SINGAPORE 469001 Phone: 011-65-64249400 Fax: 011-65-64249500 Email: [email protected]: www.FCBC.org.sg
Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability
Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability
So what is the gift of apostle?So what is the gift of apostle?
““The divinely ordained gift to The divinely ordained gift to establish the Church on establish the Church on earth by divine revelation, earth by divine revelation, unquestioned authority, and unquestioned authority, and authentication by miracles.authentication by miracles.””
““The divinely ordained gift to The divinely ordained gift to establish the Church on establish the Church on earth by divine revelation, earth by divine revelation, unquestioned authority, and unquestioned authority, and authentication by miracles.authentication by miracles.””
Are there apostles today?Are there apostles today?
God's household (the church) is:
“built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone”
(Eph. 2:20)
God's household (the church) is:
“built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone”
(Eph. 2:20)
Hebrew: nabi• a mouthpiece
for God• “spokesman,
speaker, prophet”
Hebrew: nabi• a mouthpiece
for God• “spokesman,
speaker, prophet”
Greek: prophetes
• “one who speaks for God,
proclaiming what God
wants to make known”
Greek: prophetes
• “one who speaks for God,
proclaiming what God
wants to make known”
ProphetsProphetsProphetsProphets
“knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit”
“knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit”
2 Peter 1:20-21 (ESV)2 Peter 1:20-21 (ESV)
What is Prophecy? What is Prophecy? What is Prophecy? What is Prophecy?
Tests of a True Prophet (Deut. 18:18-
20)
1. Predictions 100% true
2. Worships the LORD
God's Household
Foundation: Apostles & Prophets (Eph 2:20)
Evan
gelists
Teach
ers
Pasto
r-Teach
ers
Foundation: The Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 3:11)
A Stern Warning (Rev. 22:18-19)
A Stern Warning (Rev. 22:18-19)
• If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.
• If anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book”
• If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.
• If anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book”
“I warn everyone who hears the prophecy of this book:“I warn everyone who hears the prophecy of this book:
EvangelistsEvangelists
• Is Billy Graham the standard?
• Is Billy Graham the standard?
The Harley Pastor
Pastor-Teacher
Too often we think only of those with the position of pastor-teacher
Christ is the Good Shepherd
The Dual GiftThe Dual GiftAnd He gavesome, apostles; and (de) some, prophets; and (de) some, evangelists; and (de) some, pastors and (kai,) teachers
And He gavesome, apostles; and (de) some, prophets; and (de) some, evangelists; and (de) some, pastors and (kai,) teachers
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PastorPastor
The Only “Dual” GiftThe Only “Dual” Gift
TeacherTeacher
ProtectionProtection StudyStudy
DisciplineDiscipline InstructionInstruction
LeadingLeading ApplyingApplying
CaringCaring WarningWarning
Toughest Job in the World
“Of course, feel free anytime to let me know what you think of the job I'm doing as your pastor.”
Ephesians 4:11-12 (KJV)Ephesians 4:11-12 (KJV)
v. 11 KJVv. 11 KJV
And He gavesome, apostles; and (de) some, prophets; and (de) some, evangelists; and (de) some, pastors and (kai,)
teachers
And He gavesome, apostles; and (de) some, prophets; and (de) some, evangelists; and (de) some, pastors and (kai,)
teachers
v. 12 KJVv. 12 KJV
for (pro,j) the perfecting of the saints,for (ei,j) the work of the ministry,for (ei,j) the edifying of the body of Christ.
for (pro,j) the perfecting of the saints,for (ei,j) the work of the ministry,for (ei,j) the edifying of the body of Christ.
This implies the gifted men do all three ministries!This implies the gifted men do all three ministries!
The Advertisement Read…““Wanted: Pastor for a growing church—a Wanted: Pastor for a growing church—a real challenge for the right man. Must real challenge for the right man. Must know about all problems of birth, life, know about all problems of birth, life, sickness and death. Must know how to sickness and death. Must know how to operate and fix copier. Able to sound operate and fix copier. Able to sound learned at times but most of the time learned at times but most of the time sounds like good-ole-Joe. Must pretend he sounds like good-ole-Joe. Must pretend he likes hearing women talk. Applicantlikes hearing women talk. Applicant''s wife s wife must be both stunning and plain, never must be both stunning and plain, never discouraged. Applicants will undergo discouraged. Applicants will undergo evaluation by a committee of 100 to evaluation by a committee of 100 to determine sanity.determine sanity.””
SuperPastor!
HelpsHelps
VisitationVisitation
WorshipWorship
MarketingMarketing
FinancesFinances
WomenWomen
Grass CuttingGrass Cutting
MenMen
WhatWhat''s inside the s inside the church?church?
Cutting it Close
““EquippingEquipping”” (NAU, 4:12) (NAU, 4:12)““to prepareto prepare”” (NIV) (NIV)
katartismo,j katartismo,j (katartismos = noun)(katartismos = noun)
equipping, trainingequipping, training
katartismo,j katartismo,j (katartismos = noun)(katartismos = noun)
equipping, trainingequipping, training
katarti,zw katarti,zw (katartizo = verb)(katartizo = verb)
mend, restore, set right, mend, restore, set right, make completemake complete
katarti,zw katarti,zw (katartizo = verb)(katartizo = verb)
mend, restore, set right, mend, restore, set right, make completemake complete
“Equipping” (NAU, 4:12)“to prepare” (NIV)
katarti,zwkatarti,zw (katartizo = verb)(katartizo = verb)
mend, restore, set right, mend, restore, set right,
make completemake complete
NAU 1 Thessalonians 3:10NAU 1 Thessalonians 3:10 completecomplete what is lacking in your what is lacking in your
faithfaith
NAU 1 Thessalonians 3:10NAU 1 Thessalonians 3:10 completecomplete what is lacking in your what is lacking in your
faithfaith
NIV Hebrews 13:21NIV Hebrews 13:21 equipequip you with everything good for you with everything good for
doing his willdoing his will
NIV Hebrews 13:21NIV Hebrews 13:21 equipequip you with everything good for you with everything good for
doing his willdoing his will
katarti,zw (katartizo = verb)
mend, restore, set right,
make complete
Don't Expect Leadership to Hold the Sun!
Ephesians 4:11-12 (NASB)Ephesians 4:11-12 (NASB)
v. 11 NASBv. 11 NASB
And He gavesome as apostles, and (de) some as prophets, and (de) some as evangelists, and (de) some as pastors and (kai,)
teachers.
And He gavesome as apostles, and (de) some as prophets, and (de) some as evangelists, and (de) some as pastors and (kai,)
teachers.
v. 12 NASBv. 12 NASB
for (pro,j) the equipping of the saintsfor (ei,j) the work of service
to (ei,j) the building up of the body of Christ.
for (pro,j) the equipping of the saintsfor (ei,j) the work of service
to (ei,j) the building up of the body of Christ.
God gave gifted men to train others to do ministry!God gave gifted men to train others to do ministry!
Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV)Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV)
v. 11 NIVv. 11 NIV
It was he who gavesome to be apostles, and some to be prophets, and some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers.
It was he who gavesome to be apostles, and some to be prophets, and some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers.
v. 12 NIVv. 12 NIV
to prepare God's peoplefor works of service
so that the body of Christ may be built up.
to prepare God's peoplefor works of service
so that the body of Christ may be built up.
God gave gifted men to train others to do ministry!God gave gifted men to train others to do ministry!
Why No Comma?Why No Comma?
v. 12 NIVv. 12 NIV
to prepare God's peoplefor works of service
so that the body of Christ may be built up.
to prepare God's peoplefor works of service
so that the body of Christ may be built up.
God gave gifted men to train others to do ministry!God gave gifted men to train others to do ministry!
1. All have the same “grace” (4:7)2. The church is one body with parts that
need each other (1 Cor. 12)3. All are called and have the same armor
(6:10-17)
We want to share the joy of ministry together!
B. As pastor-teachers our B. As pastor-teachers our role is to train you for role is to train you for your your ownown ministry (12a) ministry (12a)
Pastor-Teachers EQUIPEQUIPEQUIPEQUIP
Works ofService
Works ofService
DODODODO
Pastor-Teachers HelpsHelps
Soul CareSoul Care
WorshipWorship
MarketingMarketing
FinancesFinances
WomenWomen
Grass CuttingGrass Cutting
How are we equipping?How are we equipping?
MenMen
ClareClareKarenKarenBeckyBecky BudmaaBudmaa
VongVongBillBill
??KurtKurt
MayaMayaAndrewAndrewRick C.Rick C.JoeJoe
CynthiaCynthia
SusanSusanAnselAnsel
Cat LiesCat Lies
EDS Clip
What's the Point?
• Don't let the cat rip you to shreds?
• Crossroads people are like cats that can't be herded?
• Divergent people like us can still move together towards Christ-likeness!
What's the Point?
Flow of Eph. 4:11-13Flow of Eph. 4:11-13
The WhyThe Why
The WhatThe WhatRolesRoles
PurposePurpose
Your being Your being equipped will equipped will
make the make the church church likelike
ChristChrist (12b-13)(12b-13)
Christ called Christ called pastor-teachers pastor-teachers to to equipequip you for you for your ministriesyour ministries
(11-12a)(11-12a)
Main Point #2Main Point #2Main Point #1Main Point #1
Encourages us (12b) Christ-likeness
(13c)
The Meaning of The Meaning of ““Build UpBuild Up””
oivkodomh.n oivkodomh.n
UpbuildingUpbuildingStrengtheningStrengtheningEncouragementEncouragementBuildingBuildingStructureStructure
The Same Word for The Same Word for ““Build UpBuild Up””
NIV Ephesians 4:16 NIV Ephesians 4:16
From him the whole body, joined From him the whole body, joined and held together by every and held together by every
supporting ligament, grows and supporting ligament, grows and builds itself upbuilds itself up in love, as each in love, as each
part does its work.part does its work.
The Same Word for The Same Word for ““Build UpBuild Up””
NAU Ephesians 4:29 NAU Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome word Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for only such a word as is good for
edificationedification according to the need according to the need of the moment, so that it will give of the moment, so that it will give
grace to those who hear.grace to those who hear.
Encourages us (12b)Christ-
likeness(13c)
Unites us (13a)
Teaches us (13b)
Matures us (13c)
Why did
God bring you here?
GodGod''s Design s Design for CICfor CIC
Pastor-Teachers EQUIPEQUIPEQUIPEQUIP
Works ofService
Works ofService
DODODODO
—Main Idea—Christ called Tom and me to equip you to be like Christ!
—Main Idea—Christ called Tom and me to equip you to be like Christ!
—Main Idea—Christ called pastor-teachers to
equip you to be like Christ !
—Main Idea—Christ called pastor-teachers to
equip you to be like Christ !
So What?
So what?
Action PointsAction PointsAction PointsAction PointsYour Role
How can your pastor-teacher(s) better equip you for your unique role to better minister together?
What role are you being equipped for?
Your Role How can your pastor-teacher(s) better
equip you for your unique role to better minister together?
What role are you being equipped for?
Ministry/Servant Response FormPlease list your area of interest to serve.
Name: ________________________________________ Date:________________
E-mail:________________________________________
Phone: home _______________ hp______________________ office_______________
UsherSet Up & Take DownAdministrationDeaconWomen's MinistryWorship leader/Song leaderMusician: what instrument___________________________VocalistA/V TechEvangelism/OutreachMissionsSmall group leaderNursery workerChildren SS teacherFood servicePrayer MinistryPastoral CareOther____________________________________________
Comments:___________________________________________________________________________
Response Form
Action PointsAction PointsAction PointsAction PointsYour Role
How can the pastor-teachers better equip you for your unique role here?
What role are you being equipped for?
Your Goal What character trait of Christ are you
trusting God to equip in you this next year? How can Crossroads help you develop
here?
Your Role How can the pastor-teachers better equip
you for your unique role here?What role are you being equipped for?
Your Goal What character trait of Christ are you
trusting God to equip in you this next year? How can Crossroads help you develop
here?
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May the Mind 1/6May the mind of Christ my Savior
Live in me from day to day,
By His love and pow'r controllingAll I do and say.
May the mind of Christ my Savior
Live in me from day to day,
By His love and pow'r controllingAll I do and say.
May the Mind 2/6
May the Word of God dwell richlyIn my heart from hour to hour,So that all may see I triumph
Only thru His pow'r.
May the Word of God dwell richlyIn my heart from hour to hour,So that all may see I triumph
Only thru His pow'r.
May the Mind 3/6May the peace of God my Father
rule my life in everything,that I may be calm
to comfortsick and sorrowing.
May the peace of God my Fatherrule my life in everything,
that I may be calmto comfort
sick and sorrowing.
May the Mind 4/6May the love of Jesus fill me
As the waters fill the sea;Him exalting, self abasing-
This is victory.
May the love of Jesus fill meAs the waters fill the sea;
Him exalting, self abasing-This is victory.
May the Mind 5/6May I run the race
before me,strong and brave to face the foe,
looking only unto Jesus
as I onward go.
May I run the race before me,
strong and brave to face the foe,
looking only unto Jesus
as I onward go.
May the Mind 6/6
May His beauty rest upon meAs I seek the lost to win,
And may they forget the channel,Seeing only Him.
May His beauty rest upon meAs I seek the lost to win,
And may they forget the channel,Seeing only Him.
Black
Come Next Door for Refreshments &
Fellowship
Come Next Door for Refreshments &
Fellowship
Action PointsAction PointsAction PointsAction PointsYour Role
How can the pastor-teachers better equip you for your unique role here?
What role are you being equipped for?
Your Goal What character trait of Christ are you
trusting God to equip in you in 2007? How can Crossroads help you develop
here?
Your Role How can the pastor-teachers better
equip you for your unique role here?What role are you being equipped for?
Your Goal What character trait of Christ are you
trusting God to equip in you in 2007? How can Crossroads help you develop
here?
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