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1 The Book of Emphasis on Five-FoldFold Ministry Prophets Apostles Teachers Evangelists BIBLE STUDY September 10, 2014 Pastor Henry L. Perkins, Instructor Pastors
2 OBJECTIVE The objective of this class is to explore the Unity of Faith as mandated by God. We will explore God s calling upon us that should shape our conduct as we conform to His image. An investigation of the Five-Fold ministry as described in Ephesians Chapter 4 will be viewed closely to ascertain it s relevancy in and for the 21 st Century Church.
3 GOALS 1. To gain a clearer understanding of our purpose in the body of Christ. 2. To examine our spiritual gifts and placement in the body of Christ. 3. To increase our commitment as disciples unto the church of Jesus Christ. 4. To determine the relevancy of functioning within the scope of the Five-Fold Ministry approach.
4 CLASS SCHEDULE Week Date Subject Matters 1 September 10 Introduction, Eph. 1 2 September 17 Eph. 2: September 24 Eph. 2:11-22 to 3:1-9 4 October 1 Eph. 3:10-21 to 4:1-6 5 October 8 Eph. 4:7-10 His Gift to Believers 6 October 15 Eph. 4:11a The Function of the Apostle 7 October 22 Eph. 4:11b The Function of the Prophet 8 October 29 Eph. 4:11c The Function of the Pastor 9 November 5 Eph. 4:11c The Function of the Teacher 10 November 12 Eph. 4:12-16 His Goal for Believers 11 November 19 Review & Questions
5 FBC APPROACH TO THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS 1. Pray that God will speak to us as a church to draw closer to Him. 2. Pray that God will discipline us as we continue in this study. 3. Pray that God will humble us as we submit to the truth received through this study.
6 MY APPROACH TO THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS 1. Pray before I begin 2. Read the text three times before I begin 3. Identify key words in each scripture 4. Rewrite the text using definition of words learned 5. Rewrite the text using my name where applicable
7 INTRODUCTION Title: The Book of Ephesians Author: Apostle Paul Place/Date: Estimated A.D. 60 Purpose: To be aware of evil teachers To establish (re) their 1 st love unto God To affirm and embrace Christian unity
8 EPHESUS Location: Heavily populated with modern and worldly activities Worship of other gods was prevalent Location was a port culture, so therefore, the demonic activities would catch the people coming in and out Wealthy city Paul s message that gods made with hands are not Gods created much contention. The Book of Ephesians Pastor Henry L. Perkins September 10, 2014
9 HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT Who was Paul? The Book of Ephesians Pastor Henry L. Perkins September 10, 2014
10 LET S BEGIN EPHESIANS CHAPTER 1 PART I THE CREATION OF THE BODY. THE ENTIRE TRINITY WAS INVOLVED (vs. 1-14) A. It was planned by the Father. 1) Vs. 1-3 He blessed us 2) Vs. 4 He selected us 3) Vs. 5-6 He adopted us
11 EPHESIANS CHAPTER 1 PART I THE CREATION OF THE BODY. THE ENTIRE TRINITY WAS INVOLVED B. It was purchased by His Son. 1) Vs. 7-8 He redeemed us by His blood 2) Vs He will gather us in His name 3) Vs Purpose: to give praise to God
12 EPHESIANS CHAPTER 1 PART I THE CREATION OF THE BODY. THE ENTIRE TRINITY WAS INVOLVED C. It is preserved by the Holy Spirit. 1) Vs. 13 His presence serves as a seal on our heart 2) Vs. 14 His presence guarantees our eternal security
13 EPHESIANS CHAPTER 1 PART II THE CONSECRATED BODY OF JESUS CHRIST 1. Christ as a person (vs ). Goal: That we grow in the knowledge of God. 2. Concerning the promise of Christ (vs. 18) Goal: That we may understand the wonderful future He has promised to those He called. 3. Concerning the Power of Christ. (vs a) 4. Concerning the position of Christ (vs. 20b-23) In Heaven; exalted to sit at the right hand of the Father On Earth; appointed to be the head of the church The Book of Ephesians Pastor Henry L. Perkins September 10, 2014
14 KEY WORDS 1. Holy 2. Adoption 3. Redemption 4. Holy Spirit 5. Guarantee 6. Eternal Security
15 RESOURCES 1. Holy Bible (NIV) 2. Logos Bible Software ( 3. Blueletterbible.org 4. Green, Matthew D. Understanding the Five Fold Ministry. Lake Mary: Charisma House, Duke, Don & Sharon. Understanding the Five-Fold Ministry. Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2009.
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