God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

local church for prophetic ministry, they too constitute a presbytery; they would, of course, work in conjunction with the presbytery already established in that church. The basic meaning of the original word is "servant" or "one who serves or waits on others." This is actually an advanced ministry of helps (1 Corinthians 12:28) designed to help the pastor and elders better perform their ministries. Attending to the poor, taking charge of the temporal needs of the local church, etc., are very vital tasks that must be done by responsiblepeople. 1 Timothy 3:8; Acts 6: 1-7; Romans 16: 1,2. In the Church, there is neither male nor female. Christ, who is the Head, anoints whom He will to operate the ministries in His Church. Galatians 3:28; 1 Peter 4: 10, 11. 15. DID NOT PAUL FORBID WOMEN TO SPEAK IN THE CHURCH? In keeping with the customs of that day, the women were not to be talkative or unruly in the services. That the women did prophesy or teach is evident from Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 11:5 where he lays down rules to regulate the women's conduct while ministering in the Church. Joel 2:28, 29. Paul does forbid a woman to usurp authority over a man, but this refers to a woman being in subjection to her husband. 1 Timothy 2: 11-13; Acts 21:8, 9; 9:36-42; 18:26. 13. THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON AND DEACONESS. 14. DOES A WOMAN HAVE A MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH?

LESSON 2 STUDY QUESTIONS BASED ON "LEADERSHIP MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH"

1. What are the leadership ministries Christ gave to the Church? 2. Why are these five ministries known as "Ascension Gift Ministries?”

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