INTRODUCTION TO MINISTRY
COURSE CODE: HCM 101
COURSE UNIT: 3UNITS
COURSE CONTENT
1. OBJECTIVE
2. UNDERSTANDING GOD’S CALL
3. MINISTERIAL CARE AND COUNSELING
4. HEALING MINISTRY
5. INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS
6. DYNAMICS OF THE ANOINTING
7. SPIRITUAL GIFTS
8. MINISTRY GIFTS
1. OBJECTIVE
The course introduces students to understand God’s call, developing spiritual and ministry gifts,
including the dynamics of the anointing. It also explains the concept of healing ministry, ministerial
care/counseling and introduces students to Hermeneutics.
2. UNDERSTANDING GOD’S CALL
The purpose of this study is to understand what the ‘call of God’ means, in order to ensure we relate
to it in the most appropriate way as believers.
2.1 Introduction
The call of God in its broadest terms refers to the naming, choosing, appointing, summoning,
commissioning or calling out that God does to an individual or a group of people for a purpose for
which He himself has predetermined (Galatians 1:15, Jeremiah 1:5, John 15:16). The call of God
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is God’s own initiative and invitation to involve man in His activities and priorities. It cannot be
forced or put in motion by the will of man; rather it is wholly God’s prerogative set in motion solely
by His own will.
The concept of God’s call should not be confused with personal dreams, aspirations or ambitions
(even though they can be pointers). Rather than being our creation, the divine call is something God
places within us. The call of God to an individual does not mean he/she is better than others, it is
simply a trust placed on him/her to serve God’s purposes in his/her days. A call is an invitation by
God to man, firstly for a relationship and ultimately into service and should be approached with the
gravest sense of responsibility, a willingness to be faithful and actively obey, and an unwavering
devotion to Him who has called.
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Biblical Examples of the Call of God
We see a pattern in the Bible, of God as it were, zooming in on specific individuals and calling
them to fulfill specific purposes and assignments at various points in time. The Bible is replete with
examples of individuals whom God called out very specifically to actualize His purposes and plans
in their days. Here are a few:
i. Abraham
God called Abraham out very specifically out of an idolatrous lineage to enter into a covenant
relationship with the one true God and to raise a new people for Him (Genesis 12: 1-4; 17:1-8).
Abraham was called by God to leave his home and travel to a land of promise. God’s call to
Abraham ultimately resulted in the coming of Jesus, the saviour of mankind. God’s purpose of
calling Abraham transcended him as an individual (as is the case with when God calls us); the
ultimate goal was to recover man from his sinful situation, bringing an end to man’s sin problem
through the coming of Jesus.
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ii. Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s call to the prophetic office was fascinating (Jeremiah 1: 4-10). God called him as a
young man, possibly in his teens (verse 6), giving him an insight into the fact that before he was
even conceived, he had been chosen! So it is for us all, God’s plan for our lives has been set into
motion well before we were born, God said in Jeremiah 1:5, “I knew you before I formed you in
your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart” What a mind-boggling announcement!
Jeremiah, being the son of Hilkiah the priest, also from a line of priests, probably thought his life
was set out before him, to follow in his forebear’s footsteps as a priest, but it was not to be, God
had other plans for him; a prophet to the nations. Though he had his reservations, Jeremiah made
the decision (as we all should, if God calls us) to obey God and accept His call. For it is when we
follow God’s path, that we enjoy the blessings of obedience (Luke 11:28).
iii. Amos
Amos was not even from Israel’s elite family of priests, he was a regular Israelite. He was a layman;
a shepherd and a grower of sycamore figs. Yet, God called him right where he was, right on his job,
interrupting his career (Amos 7:14,15). While God may be calling us to use our careers for His
glory, for Amos, it was different. God literally took him (from the Hebrew word ‘laqach’ meaning
seized, snatched, captured, fetched, laid hold of) and said unto him, “Go prophesy unto my people
Israel.”
God’s call to Amos was authoritative and life changing. It was also a great irony; God calling a
peasant to speak to royalty and to the wealthy, yet Amos fulfilled his call with every sense of
authority and boldness because he knew beyond every shadow of doubt that God clearly spoke to
him.
iv.Peter
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Peter the Apostle was a fisherman, who not only gave his trade his all but was diligent at it (Matthew
4:18-20; Luke 5:1-11; John 21:15-17, 2 Peter 1:16-19). He set out at night; the most appropriate
time to fish (Luke 5:5), toiled hard at sea, but had nothing to show for his efforts. Discouraged and
forlorn, he should have been very grumpy, yet when Jesus made to use his boat to fish, he never
complained. His was an example of an individual who allowed God to use his trade or career to
further His divine purpose, the resultant effect of which was God blessing his vocation, an almost
unimaginable catch of fish. Progressively after years of following Jesus one step after another, he
entered into the core of God’s plan for his life (Matthew 16:17-19). Even in the face of his human
failings (Luke 22:61, 62), Jesus honoured his heart of penitence and sincerity and reached out to
him in mercy and love, resulting in one of the greatest ministries in the early Church (Acts 2:3841). Peter translated into eternity as a hero, leaving behind a godly legacy of obedience and
steadfastness to the call of God.
v. Paul
On his road to Damascus from Jerusalem in an attempt to persecute disciples of Jesus as usual, Paul
(also known as Saul) was arrested by Jesus himself, and was blinded in a life changing encounter
that totally turned his life around(Acts 9:1-6,15,16; 26:1-19). Paul’s call was very dramatic; a man
previously given to the persecution of the followers of Jesus, now preaching the same Jesus as
Christ to all. Paul acknowledged that it was God who separated him from his mother’s womb and
called him by grace unto salvation and for the preaching of His son, Jesus (Galatians 1:15). Paul,
transformed by the mercy and grace he received from God, took on uncharted territories for Jesus,
bringing the positives of his zealousness, relentless pursuit, education, exposure and social standing
to play in his apostolic ministry. Paul’s progressive expression of God’s call upon him was so great
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that it was acknowledged by other apostles, yet he was always quick to say that it was all by the
grace of God at work in him(1 Corinthians 15:10).
2.3 Expressions of the Call of God
There are various expressions of the call of God, and they can be broadly categorized into three:
1. The General Call to Salvation .1Cor.1:9, 1Cor.7:21, 2Timothy1:9
2. The Believer’s Call to Reconciliation. Act 3:19, Col. 3:13, Eph. 4:32, Heb. 12:14, Luke 23:34
3. The Believer’s Call to Ministry. Eph. 3:11-13, 2Timothy 1:6-8, 2Cor.4:1, 2 Chronicles 29:11
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MINISTERIAL CARE AND COUNSELING
Being a minister is a privilege and a responsibility. In ministerial care and counseling, a sacred trust
is bestowed that invites one into the intimacies and complexities of others’ lives. Ministerial care,
counseling, guidance, and support are integral and regular parts of the work of ministry
personnel. Pastoral care and counseling are valuable instruments by which the church stays relevant
to human needs. They are ways of translating the good news into the "language of relationship, a
language which allows the minister to communicate a healing message to persons struggling in
alienation and despair. Pastoral counseling is an essential means by which a church is helped to be
a lifesaving station not a club, a hospital and a garden of the spiritual life - not a museum”
From a Biblical background, the earliest reference to pastoral counseling is found in Exodus, 18:1323. Here we are told that Moses "judged" the people. As the volume of work became too great for
Moses to handle alone, he appointed judges. These men handled groups of various sizes; some were
placed over a group of 1,000, some had a group of 100, and some had a group of 10. The judging
was not legal; rather the people were encouraged to bring their problems to the judges. If it was
something more than they could handle, they referred it to Moses.
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It must be stated that because ministers operate under the Lordship of Christ, they must first
recognise that God is the ultimate caregiver and counselor. Therefore, the first manual any
minister/pastor should get familiar with is the Bible (Is. 30:1-2). The sufficiency of God’s word in
the Bible is evident. The word of God is perfect for conversion of souls (Ps. 17:7). The testimonies
of the Lord are sure, giving wisdom to the simple.
Pastoral counseling in the church's ministry plays a vital role. It is through it that the church is made
relevant of the needs of people. This is so; because the minister of the church is able to apply the
counseling and care skills as a means of translating the good news into the "language of
relationship," - a language which allows the minister to communicate a healing message to persons
struggling in alienation and despair
Jesus as the good shepherd had a mission which involved 'seeking to enable healing and growth in
all dimensions of human wholeness'. Equally, pastoral counseling and care are relevant in that they
aim to seek healing and growth in all dimensions of church members. In other word, it is an essential
means by which a church is helped to be a lifesaving station. Moreover, it is the means by which
the church is helped to attain wholeness which in turn rejuvenates its liveliness.
3.1 Importance of Counseling
There are some basic reasons why counseling is so important. One is that it focuses on the needs of
individuals.
Pulpit preaching is a blessing, but it may not always meet one’s specific needs. An individual, for
example, is very concerned about a matter that stands in the way of marriage. But does not get the
particular help needed from a sermon. Every person has his/her own interesting world and we do
not enter people’s worlds by taking a “pot-shot” at them. Someone has said that people are not born
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in bunches and we usually do not solve their problems in bunches. We help people most when we
talk with them individually.
Counseling is also important because it has a depth aspect. Working with individuals is more
thorough. The client gains a much greater depth of understanding. This brings about sounder and
more permanent solutions.
Every minister should consider the emphasis he/she places on counseling. He/she should keep in
mind that God is intensely interested in the individual. In Jesus’ ministry here on earth, He
manifested His interest in individuals. True, He was pressed by the throngs and He fed the multitude
(Matthew 14:13-21) But He called His disciples one by one (Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-34; Luke
5:1-11). He met Nicodemus alone to talk over the things of God(John 3:1-21). Another time He sat
by a well and explained to a woman of Samaria how she could have satisfying, living water (John
4:1-42). In a street procession Jesus looked up and spotted a man sitting in the branches of a tree.
He ordered the man to come down. Then Jesus left the throng and went with Zacchaeus to his home
so that He could personally discuss this man’s needs. Christ also heard the pleading cry of the poor,
blind Bartimaeus and stopped on His way to minister to him and to give him sight. Even in the
midst of the crowd, Jesus felt the touch of one woman who touched the helm of his garments, and
said “Thy faith hath made thee whole.” Yes, Jesus gave His life for each individual and salvation
is an individual matter.
3.2 Key Principles of Pastoral Counseling
The majority of people in our communities turn to a pastor when they have a crisis or counseling
needs. Pastoral counseling is best done by a pastor, not a professional counselor or psychotherapist.
i. The Scripture is always right. The Bible covers a myriad of problems, difficulties, and issues that
people face every day. We know how God feels about divorce, adultery, substance abuse,
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dishonesty, and numerous other harmful behaviors. Scripture is clear about God's desire to set
people free, forgive them of their sins, and restore their lives. The Bible is our blueprint for living
and should be every pastor's counseling manual.
ii. The counselee is always responsible to do what is right. None of us can blame others for our
personal choices in life. It is the counselee's choice whether to make the right or wrong decision.
You can pray for and encourage those who come for counseling, but in the end it is their choice.
iii. There is always a biblical, Christ-honouring response that the counselee is capable of choosing.
What is the right thing to do when a person has wronged you? Every issue a person faces in life has
a Christ-honoring response. It might be confrontation, a gentle rebuke, or forgiveness.
iv. Listen carefully. What is said and what is meant may be different. Often people will hint at their
situation but never clearly spell it out. As you listen to people, try to hear what they are really saying
and ask them questions such as: “Is there something else you want to talk about.” This type of
question often prompts the person to bring out the real issues.
v. Don't be afraid to ask about willful sins. If you suspect sinful behaviour, ask about it at the
appropriate time. You can say: “Have you been seeing someone else?” or “Which kind of behaviour
have you been involved in that you know God would not approve of?”
vi. The counselee is a person of worth, made in the image of God. No matter what people have
done, they are important to God and should be important to us. God can cleanse, redeem, and restore
anyone who comes to Him for help.
vii. Counseling advice should be specific and doable. When you give people advice about how to
overcome their problems, be specific about how to do it. Write out a “road map” for them. Just
saying to counselees that they need to stop a certainbehaviour is not good enough. They often know
they need to stop, but they don't know how. You can help them find the “how.”
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viii. Remain hopeful, but realize there are no instant cures to life's problems. The habit that has
lasted years will often take months or years to overcome. A bad marriage doesn't become a good
marriage overnight. Those who have grown up in an abusive home could have similar challenges
with their family. Be patient with people, and remain hopeful. Be an encourager to counselees that
God will get them through.
ix. Know that God can use you. Take charge. There are a variety of people and problems you will
face in ministry. Help, in some way, those who cross your path. It might be through counseling or
it could be through referral to a Christian mental health professional or medical doctor. God will
help you work with the people He has placed under your care.
x. Counseling is a relationship. Let people know that God has helped you with your difficulties and
challenges. This gives people hope and lets them know that you are also working out your salvation
with “fear and trembling".
3.3 Types of Counseling
i. Psychodynamic Counseling
This is based on the idea that past experiences have a bearing on experiences and feelings in the
present and that important relationship, perhaps from early childhood, may be replayed with other
people later in life. It translates the principles and insights of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic
psychotherapy into once-a-week counseling. The counselor usually aims to be as neutral a figure
as possible.
ii. Client-centred or Person-centred Counseling
This is based on the principle that the counselor provides three ‘core conditions’ (or essential
attributes) that are in themselves, therapeutic. These are:
• Empathy (the ability to imagine oneself in another person’s position)
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• Unconditional positive regard (warm, positive feelings, regardless of the person’s behaviour)
• Congruence (honesty and openness). Again, the counselor uses the relationship with the client as
a means of healing and change.
iii. Transactional Analysis Counseling
Transactional analysis counseling emphasises people’s personal responsibility for their feelings,
thoughts and behaviour. It believes people can change, if they actively decide to replace their usual
patterns of behaviours with new ones. The counselor offers:
• “Permission” (for new messages about yourself and the world)
• “Protection” (when changing behaviour and thoughts feels risky)
• “Potency” (to deliver what he or she promised).
iv. Rational-emotive SBehavioural Counseling
It aims to remove the obstacles that people place in their own way, and also to achieve a healthy
balance between short-term and long-term goals.
v. Cognitive-behavioural Counseling
This is another directive model, concerned with the way people’s beliefs about themselves shape
how they interpret experiences. The objective is to change self-defeating or irrational beliefs and
behaviours by altering negative ways of thinking. Clients learn to monitor their emotional upsets
and what triggers them, to identify self-defeating thoughts, to see the connections between their
beliefs, feelings and behaviour, to look at the evidence for and against these thoughts and beliefs,
and to think in a way that is more realistic and less negative.
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THE MINISTRY OF HEALING
The ministry of healing is as old as disease and sickness itself. From when sin and death entered
into the timeline of mankind, there has been a need for healing. There has always been a mystical,
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almost supernatural quality to the practice of healing and the curing of diseases. The very first
illustration of healing in scripture is in Genesis 20:17 where Abraham prayed for Abimelech’s wife
and female slaves who had become barren after Sarah came into Abimelech’s home. The Scripture
records that God healed them. However, after the days of the apostles, the ministry of healing nearly
completely disappeared in the church until the last 100 years with the coming of the Pentecostal
revival.
Wikipedia defines healing as ‘the process of restoration to health from an unbalanced, diseased or
damaged organism”. The Merriam-Webster dictionary also defines it as “to make free from injury
or disease: to make sound or whole; to make well again; to restore back to health”. It is also defined
as “to restore to original purity or integrity.” The word is documented to have first been used before
the 12th century with origins in the old English/and German languages. Healing is also linked to the
process of mourning or grieving.
The healing ministry is one that directly brings the supernatural into the daily life of fallen mankind.
It is indeed a part of our mandate (Luke 9:1-2,6) where Jesus instructed his disciples to proclaim
the good news and heal the sick. Even for those who do not have the gift, it is still a command. The
gift is to be desired as Paul admonished us to “earnestly desire spiritual gifts”
(I Cor 14:1). God is after the common good of the saints and the declaration to the world of his
already-not-yet kingdom.”
4.1 Manifestations of Healing
There are many dimensions and manifestations of the ministry of healing in the scriptures. They
include;
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Laying on of hands/bodily contact. An interesting example of this was the healing of the dead
man who was thrown into Elisha’s grave. He came to life after touching Elisha’s bones (II Ki
13:21). Paul laid hands on Publius’ father in Acts 28:8
Spoken words. Many times Jesus spoke the word alone and the individual was healed. A notable
incident was that of the centurion’s servant in Matt 8:5-13, who was healed at the command of
Jesus at the very hour it was spoken.
Touching the clothes of the healer. This was seen in the woman with the issue of blood who was
healed when she touched Jesus’ clothes. The Bible records that Jesus felt virtue leave him.
Proximity to the individual healer. It is recorded that as Pater passed by andthey were healed
within the radius of his shadow. Acts 5:15
Anointing oil. The disciples are recorded to have anointed the sick and healed them
Prayer napkins/cloths. It is recorded that the aprons and handkerchiefs that touched Paul were
taken to heal the sick. Acts 19:12
Use of substances.e.g. mud. This was particularly seen in the ministry of Jesus when he made mud
and applied it to heal the eyes of a blind man. John 9:6
Obedience to instruction/commands. This is seen in the healing of the man at the Pool of
Bethesda. Jesus told him to take up his bed and he did! John 5:8-9
By faith of another person. The Syrophoenician woman believed Jesus and received her
daughter’s healing. Mark 7:25-30
Prayer. This is one of the most common means of healing particularly the prayer of faith. James
5:15
The Bible speaks of certain gifts of the Spirit that directly function to bring healing to His people.
These are mentioned in I Cor 12:9-10 which are the gifts of faith, healing and the working of
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miracles. These gifts are sometimes termed the power gifts. The gift of faith is an unusual capacity
to believe God for the miraculous. The gift of healing is as implied. The Spirit endues with a
capacity to heal which is beyond the usual that is expected of every believer. The gift of working
of miracles describes an ability to do miraculous deeds by His Spirit. The three gifts together or
separately may come into play when healing occurs.
What healing is not:
a. It is not psychosomatic self help
b. It is not for self-glory: It is for the sake of love and God’s glory
c. It is not the ability to heal at will: As we see in the life of Paul who though performed many
miracles, did not heal Timothy of his stomach ailment (I Tim:23), nor Epaphroditus
(Phil 2:26-27).
d. It is not a ministry that stopped with the times of Jesus and the apostles. It is a very relevant
ministry in the church today.
4.2Biblical illustrations of healings
There are several scriptural references of healing but they are quite few in the Old Testament (12)
and so many in the new. One of the earliest accounts of healing was that of Abraham in Genesis
20. Abimelech, the Philistine had taken Sarah into his harem and God shut up the womb of his
wives and female servants. Scripture records that Abraham prayed and God healed them in Gen
20:17-18.
The next reports of healing occured in Moses’ ministry when he prayed for Miriam after she got
leprous (Num. 12:1-15). Miriam and Aaron had questioned God’s call on Moses’ life and in
judgement she became leprous.
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Healing was extremely a commonplace in ministry of Jesus in the New Testament and continued
in the days of Acts of the Apostles. On several occasions Jesus healed all who were present (Luke
4:40; 6:19; Matt. 4:23). He healed all kinds of diseases including epilepsy, fevers, the dropsy, the
deaf and dumb, paralyses, chronic hemorrhage, the demonized or mentally deranged, the blind, an
ear that had been cut off as well as the maimed/deformed.
One special illustration of Jesus healing was the resurrection of Lazarus. This is only recorded in
the gospel of John. Jesus loved Lazarus and was apparently a close friend of the family. Lazarus’
sister, Mary had once anointed Jesus with perfume and wiped his feet with her hair. He fell ill and
a report of this was sent to the Lord. Jesus however, did not come until two days after when he thus
heard that Lazarus was dead. When Jesus arrived the scene, he was so moved with emotions that
he wept. Thereafter, he prayed and called Lazarus up from the dead. Jesus also performed another
miracle for the son of the widow of Nain when he was moved with compassion, when he touched
the coffin. He who was dead came alive (Lk 7:11-17). This suggests that compassion and love are
key ingredients in the expression of the gift of healing. The healing of Lazarus also exemplified the
fact that healing is to glorify God.
The healing of the woman with the issue of blood also has some lessons we may glean from. One
key lesson here was that her faith was instrumental in her receiving her healing which occurred
without Jesus really being so directly involved. Faith is indeed powerful.
4.3 Manifestations of the healing ministry
Healings can occur through:
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Faith in God by both the healer and the recipient
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Compassion and love for the person in need
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The power/anointing (Lk 5:17). Here we are told that the power to heal was present. There seems
to be a dimension of the anointing or power of God that brings healing. This is a ministry of the
Holy Spirit and a gift as well which He gives as He wills.
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By instructions. Ananias was given a clear instruction to go and heal Paul (formerly Saul) in Acts
9:11-18. This was no chance meeting or occurrence.
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INTRODUCTIONCTION TO HERMENUTICS
There is need to return to the centrality of the human person in the search for truth and wisdom. Far
too great a burden has been placed on science to provide human beings with the answers to the ‘big
questions’. Hermeneutics is the way forward in that it gives due importance to the full breadth of
human inquiry in a fully human manner.
Hermeneutics is derived from the word Hermes in Greek Language. Hermes is an Olympian god in
Greek religion. He was the son of Zeus and Maia. Hermes is the herald and messenger of all the
gods of the Greek pantheism (multitude gods), giver of increase of herds, guidance of boundary.
He was also known as god of science and of invention of eloquence, of cunning, of tricking and
thief of lock and conductor of the dead to Hades.
Hermeneutics then is the science of interpretation. The word is usually applied to the explanation
of written documents and may therefore be more specifically defined as the science of interpreting
languages.
5.1 Importance of hermeneutics
The study of hermeneutics is an important and relevant subject for every Christian. The world of
the Bible is widely separated in its culture and customs from our world today. Therefore, there is
the need to bridge that gap. There is a wide range of literary genres found in the Bible (e.g., poetry,
prophecy, parables etc) and there are ancient figures of speech, and this makes hermeneutics
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necessary for biblical interpretation. We all bring our own theological baggages to the task of
interpretation, but hermeneutics is meant to be impartial and objective not biased and subjective.
This is the problem with some approaches to interpretation, which are agenda-driven such as,
liberation, feminist and black theologies. These approaches are not independent, and many of its
scholars are propagandists. Therefore, hermeneutics is important for constructing theological
understandings.
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Why we need to read the Bible
1. We need to know, first of all what the Bible is. The Bible is inspired Gods revelation of the origin
and destiny of all things. Bible is the travelers map, the pilgrim staff, the pilot’s compass, the
soldier’s sword and the Christians charter.
2. The Bible is the power of God unto eternal salvation and the source of present help, for soul and
spirit (Rom. 1:16, Jn. 15:7)
3. The bible is God’s Will or Testament to men in all ages, revealing the plan of God for man here
and now and in the next life. It will be opened at the judgment and it will last forever (Rom. 2:16).
It involves the highest responsibility and will reward the least to the greatest of labours and will
condemn all whom strife with its scared contents.
4. The bible is the records of God’s dealings with man in the past, present and future. It contains His
message of eternal salvation for all that believe in Christ and eternal condemnation of all who rebel
against the Gospel.
5. As a literal composition, the Bible is the most remarkable book ever made. It is a divine library of
66 books. These books include various forms of literatures – history, biography, poetry, proverbial
sayings, hymns, letters, and direction for elaborate ritualistic worship, laws, parable, riddles,
allegories, prophecy, and all other forms of human expression.
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6. The Bible is the only book that reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the
doom of sinners and happiness of believers.
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Qualifications of the Bible interpreter
The scripture makes it clear that the Bible is our infallible source of God’s revealed word and in
order to understand it, we need some qualifications as illustrated below:
i. Spiritual Qualifications
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Clear Perception
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Sober judgment (ability to analyze, compare, and evaluate)
ii. Educational Qualifications
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A good knowledge of the Bible
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Knowledge of the bible geography and History
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Knowledge of Bible manners and customs
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Knowledge of ancient Languages (Hebrew and Greek)
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Knowledge of the Basic tools of Biblical study.
iii. Revelational Qualifications
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We must realize that it is only through the day- by – day revelation of the Holy Spirit who is the
Divine author of the Bible, that we can understand the scripture.
5.4 Reading for Interpretation
In order to understand the Bible, you must do much more than merely reading it. Reading it has its
own value, but you must learn to read better and faster and also learn to read to understand.
In reading to understand, certain steps must be followed as listed below:
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i. Read the Bible Repeatedly
Read it over and over again, and you will still see things that you have never seen before. Reading
repeatedly involves
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Reading entire book at one sitting (to appreciate the unity of each book)
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Read different translations of the Bible
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Set up a schedule for Bible reading
ii. Read Selectively
Selective Bible reading involves using the right question to get the best out of the Bible reading.
The following are the questions to ask any passage of scripture.
WHO -Who are the people in the text?
WHAT -What is happening in this text/?
WHERE - Where is the narrative taking place?
WHEN-When did the event in the text take place? (this is the question of time)
WHY-There are so many why? Questions to ask the biblical text. Why is a question that begs for
meaning?
iii. Read Prayerfully
Learn to pray before, during and after your reading of the scriptures
Prayer is especially crucial when you fail to make sense of what you are reading. Learn to turn
scriptures into prayers.
iv. Read Meditatively
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Biblical meditation means filling the mind with the truth that God has revealed. Mediation is a
mental discipline that one carries out thorough the day. It is not just an exercise that one carries out
in a minute. Learn to reflect on what you are reading (Joshua 1:9; Prov.23:7; Psalm 1:1-2).
v. Read Purposefully
Purposeful reading looks for the aim of the author. One of the keys to doing this is to look for
structure. Every book of the Bible has both the grammatical and literary structure. Both of these
structures contribute to the meaning and purpose of the text.
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DYNAMICS OF THE ANOINTING
6.1. Definitions of Anointing
Anoint to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
To apply oil to as a sacred rite especially for consecration
To choose by or as if by divine election also: to designate as if by a ritual anointment.
But the anointing is more done just rubbing of oil.
It is impartation of unction on one’s life to cause that one to carry out assignments (Act 10:38)
“ how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing
good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him”.
So in our day and time the anointing comes as result of the influence of the Holy Spirit on our lives.
Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here”
(1Samuel 16:11-13). So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and goodlooking and the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” Then Samuel took the horn of
oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from
that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
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People see the anointing as falling down under the power of the Holy Spirit, goose pin pus, crying,
shouting and rolling on the floors as anointing. The Anointing is far beyond that. As a believer the
anointing is necessary in all our endeavours
6.2 Different forms of anointing
i. The Anointing for Creativity and design.
ii. The Anointing for Solving Difficult Problems. Daniel 5:10-12.
iii. The Anointing for Skills. 1 Samuel 16:14–23 NKJV
iv. Anointing for Leadership and Management. Exodus 18:12–23 NKJV
v. The Anointing for Strategic Thinking. Genesis 41:33–41 NKJV
6.3 Understanding the Dynamics of the Anointing
“Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third
day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of
my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on
high”(Luke 24:46-49 KJV). The Holy Ghost and the anointing is so important for walking the full
Christian life. Every believer must receive the Holy Spirit. This is an irreducible experience. The
Holy Spirit is our Comforter; a comforter sent to us and we must understand the anointing.
It is God who anoints us. A prophet may pour oil on you but it is God who anoints you. We must
seek God’s anointing and strive to be blessed.
i. The anointing does not guarantee instant success
When God anoints you, He sends you to the valley and to those who sit in darkness and to serve
tables and at menial jobs. Many people think that just because they are anointed means that they
are heading to the palaces. This is definitely not so. In Ezekiel 37, when the hand of the Lord came
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upon the prophet, He sent him to the valley full of dry bones. When Elijah anointed Elisha to be
prophet, he followed and served at menial jobs for over a decade. When our Lord Jesus Christ was
anointed at the Jordan, He was led to the wilderness, and He started ministering to the people that
sat in darkness. After the King David was anointed he had to serve King Saul for years. You must
learn how to minister in the valley, if you want to rise by the anointing. The anointing does not
guarantee instant success.
2. The anointing is not synonymous with character
It is God who anoints but you must build character. A man can be much anointed and still have a
stinking character. We must all strive to develop character instead of just the anointing.
3. The anointing does not guarantee a healthy body
You must pursue healthy living to improve your health. Most anointed people don’t live healthily,
but this is not right. May God lead you into deeper depths of His power as you walk by these truths.
6.4 What the anointing will do for you
Life is a continuous raging cosmic battle; indeed only those with a military perspective and outlook
make anything good out of it. The world is the battlefield. From your conception till now you have
been in the midst of a raging war.
Revelation 12 gives an extraordinary account of what is going on. The Apostle gives a vivid account
that describes what the serpent has been up to. You will never lose the battle against evil if you
wake up. The world and life is a battle; face it with a military mindset. You must carry about your
life as a good soldier.
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i. The anointing breaks the yoke
“It shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his
yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing” (Isaiah 10:27).
The anointing will break every yoke. The anointing will destroy every yoke.
ii. The anointing consecrates you
“Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was therein, and sanctified
them. And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all his vessels,
both the laver and his foot, to sanctify them. And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head,
and anointed him, to sanctify him”(Leviticus 8:10-12).The anointing consecrated the tabernacle,
the vessels and the priests. They were set apart for godly purposes. As the anointing comes upon
you, you will be set apart for godly use.
iii. The anointing triggers an overflow
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with
oil; my cup runneth over” (Psalm 23:50).The anointing puts you in command. By the anointing we
build mega churches and fill them with people; we work miracles and go about doing good. The
anointing is the supreme key to supernatural abilities.
iv. The anointing teaches
The Lord assures us that the Holy Spirit will be our teacher. The anointing teaches.“For the Holy
Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say” (Luke 12:12).
“The anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach
you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it
hath taught you, ye shall abide in him” (1 John 2:27)
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v. The anointing empowers
The anointing empowers and makes us able to do good works we are wired to do. “How God
anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and
healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him” (Acts 10:38).
vi. The anointing enables performance
We have learnt that faith inspires positive action; but there are times when the spirit is willing but
the flesh is weak; in such times it takes the anointing of the Holy Spirit to perform.
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing
good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him (Acts 10:38 KJV).
The Holy Spirit is our great helper. He comes to help. There are many things we can only do when
we allow the Holy Spirit to enable us. Our human effort is so limited that without God’s supernatural
grace we will not be able to do the things that we ought to do.
In the text we see how even Jesus Christ the Son of God was able to do what He must do after He
was anointed by the Holy Ghost. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. You shall receive power after
the Holy Ghost is come upon you and you shall become witness unto Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8).
Our limitations will stop us unless we depend on the Holy Spirit for strength. Receive the power of
God! Receive the renewal of holy fire! May the holy fire of God burn in your bones and spur you
on to greater exploits. Receive strength to press on to greater dimensions of achievements. As you
open up to receive, may God Himself be deposited in you.
6.5 How to Catch the Anointing
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing
good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him” (Acts 10:38 KJV).
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The anointing is the presence and power of God within and upon you. This is the enabling spirit
that empowers you to do what God wants to do with you.
“That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for
I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go
from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man” (Judges 16:17 KJV).
Samson was able to do exploit because he was anointed and connected to the source of the
anointing. The power depends on the flow; as long as you stay connected, you remain anointed.
To catch and win by the anointing, you must do the following:
i. Become a son, daughter, servants, or follower.
It is important to state that the anointing is for sons and daughters, servants and followers. The
anointing always come through connection and relationship. Even Our lord Jesus Christ became
anointed through his connect with John the Baptist, and his father in heaven. Elisha died with the
anointing in his bones because he did not have a worthy son or daughter to receive the transference.
May the Lord find you worthy of the anointing on my life in the name of Jesus.
ii. Be ordained of the honour of your father
When hands are laid on you, it bestows honour on you. The Lord smears the honour of your father
on your life.
“And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and
lay thine hand upon him; And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation;
and give him a charge in their sight. And thou shalt put some of thinehonour upon him, that all the
congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient” (Numbers 27:18-20 KJV).
iii. Purge yourself from questions and junk food and iniquity if you want God to work with
you
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In as much as God knows those who are His, those who purge themselves of these things have
expression to their anointing. We live in a big house and there are many vessels; some to honour
and some to dishonour.
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal.The Lord knoweth them that
are his. And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house
there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour,
and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purges himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto
honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” (2 Timothy
2:19-21 KJV)
iv. Stir up the anointing by prayer, fasting and endurance
After His anointing at the Jordan, our Lord Jesus Christ stirred up the anointing in the wilderness
through prayer, fasting and enduring temptation in the wilderness. He fasted and prayer and
returned with power.
“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the
wilderness, being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when
they were ended, he afterward hungered” (Luke 4:1-2 KJV).
v. The anointing flows by faith and action
Acts 10:38 teaches that the power flows when we step out and take action.
7.0 SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Christ revealed Himself first in a human body, through which all His attributes were manifest (John
1:14). Now He has a new body-the Church-a spiritual body. We who know Christ are that Body
(Rom. 12:3-8, 1 Cor. 12:12-27). Each Christian is a vital member of Christ’s Body, and just as a
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human body must work totally and completely together to be healthy, so we must function in
interdependence with each other for the unity of this Spiritual Body.
God has set in order a plan for the healthy function of His Body. Each believer has been given
certain Holy Spirit abilities, called “grace-gifts” or “spiritual gifts.” Through these gifts the Holy
Spirit ministers to the other members of the Body and this network of inter-mutual ministry
strengthens every part and allows the whole body to grow healthy and strong (Eph. 4:11-16).
7.1 Basic principles of spiritual gifts
The Bible provides some basic principles in the use and exercise of spiritual gifts/grace-gifts. Ten
of such are highlighted below:
i. They are Important and essential for the health of the body
These gifts are essential because they are vehicles/channels through which the Holy Spirit ministers
to the Body. My gifts are for you! Your gifts are for me and others. For the body to be healthy and
grow, all these gifts must be operative (Eph. 4:16).
ii. The Holy Spirit is the source of all these gifts
The gifts are not to be sought (1 Cor. 12:11). The Holy Spirit gives them to all Christians. This is
the common ground of all gifts. On this basis, if they all operate as they should, apart from the flesh,
they will be united and not divided (1 Cor. 12:4-6). If there is division, it means the gifts are being
used for selfish gains and not as spiritualgifts to build up the Church.
iii. The gifts are not natural abilities
There are sovereignty bestowed manifestations of the Spirit’s power through divine enablement.
The Holy Spirit may elect to use a man in the area of his natural ability, and gift him in that area,
or He may not. The fact that one has a natural talent does not mean that the Holy Spirit will choose
to use it.
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iv. There is not an essential hierarchy in gifts, but there is a functional distinction in
importance.
All the gifts are important, necessary, and to be honored (1 Cor. 12:25-31).
v. Gifts are not signs or guarantee of spirituality
All believers possess gifts, even carnal believers (1 Cor. 12:7, 11). Gifts can be counterfeited and
operated in the energy of the flesh. Having a gift is also no guarantee of being right, even in the
area of your gift (1 Cor. 14:29, 32, 37). Even one who has the gift can misuse it in a fleshly manner
(The Corinthians and tongues). Satan can pervert the gifts to his use. The possession of a gift does
not signify either spirituality or infallibility on the part of the one who exercises it. What is really
from the Spirit will be done in harmony with Scripture. The authenticity of the message or work
must be confirmed by the written Word and the witness of the Spirit.
vi. The gifts, when rightly exercised in the spirit, have the promise of divine energy
(1 Cor. 12:4-7). When wrongly used, as in Corinth, they bring confusion and disorder (1 Cor.
14:33). Each Body member’s gift can only be effective in building up the Body if it is exercised as
the true gift, in the energy of the Spirit-not as a fleshly or Satanic counterfeit. We must operate in
the Spirit(1 Peter 4:10, 11):
-Prayer
-Yield ourselves to God
-Filled with the Spirit
-Walk in the Spirit
vii. When the gifts are used, the body profits
Both the one who uses the gift and the recipients of its ministry will be blessed (1 Cor. 12:7).All
the gifts work together for a healthy body. As I minister to you, you are built up in the areas of your
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lack. As you minister to me, I am built up in my weak areas. So all the gifts blend to make each
member strong in all areas thus to make the body strong/mature that it might have a dynamic witness
(John 17:21, 23).
viii. The gifts of the spirit are distinct from the fruit of the spirit
There are characteristics common to all believers who walk and live in the power of the Holy Spirit
(Gal. 5:22-23).
ix. You can have a gift and not be using it
Sadly, most Christians are in this situation (1 Tim. 4:14, 2 Tim. 1:6).
x. Spiritual grace-gifts may come in combinations
Believers probably have more than just one gift (2 Tim. 4:1-5). Timothy and Paul both had many
of the gifts.
7.2 Manifestations of spiritual gifts
GIFT
PURPOSE
TRUE MANIFESTATIONS OF THE GIFTS
1.PROPHECY Rom.
Proclamation of
Typically involve inspiration, interpretation and revelation of
12:6
Divine Revelation Divine will of God.
1 Cor. 14:3
2.TEACHING
Teaching
Rom. 12:7
Teaching the things of the Spirit with wisdom and light given by
the Spirit, depending upon Him to give understanding to the hearer.
Eph. 1:16-19
3. FAITH
Enabling
with God’s Word and will
1 Cor. 12:9
4. WISDOM
1 Cor. 12:8
Holy Spirit-given trust and confidence in what is in accordance
Revelation
Holy Spirit-given clarity in the revelation of spiritual truthapplication of facts.
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5. KNOWLEDGE
Understanding
1 Cor. 12:8
6.DISCERNMENT
Application of spiritual truth to practical experiences of life under
inspiration of the Spirit.
Protection
Given by the Spirit to distinguish between what is from Him and
what is a deception of Satan.
OF SPIRITS
1 Cor. 12:10
7. MERCY
Manifest Love
Rom. 12:8
Holy Spirit-inspired acts of love and kindness manifesting the love
of Christ.
8. EXHORTATION
Encouragement
Holy Spirit-inspired counsel, consolation, manifesting the pure
Rom. 12:8
and Direction
love and wisdom of Christ.
9. GIVING
To Meet Genuine Giving that is under the direction of the Holy Spirit.
Rom. 12:8
Financial Needs
10. GOVERNMENT Maintain Order
Ruling under the guidance and with the wisdom of the Spirit-
1 Cor. 12:28
and Provide
dynamic leadership.
and
Leadership
RULING
Rom. 12:8
11. MINISTRY
Service
Material service rendered under the guidance and with the wisdom
Rom. 12:7
of the Holy Spirit.
HELPS
Ex. 35:30-35
1 Cor. 12:28
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12. MIRACLES
Special Signs
Direct intervention of divine power in response to faith give
1 Cor. 12:10, 28
(perhaps belonging the Holy Spirit.
to apostolic era
only or primarily)
Healing wrought by God’s power in response to faith given by
13. HEALING
Special signs
1 Cor. 12:9
(perhaps belonging Holy Spirit.
to
apostolic
era
only or primarily)
14. TONGUES
Special Signs
1 Cor. 12:10, 28
(perhaps belonging Holy Spirit.
to
apostolic
Utterance produced on certain occasions by the presence of
era
only or primarily)
15. INTERPRETATION Special Signs
Revelation of the spiritual meaning of an utterance
OF TONGUES
(perhaps belonging to
1 Cor. 12:10
apostolic era only or
primarily)
7.3 Ministry gifts
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. And He gave some
as apostles , and some as prophets, and some as evangelists , and some as pastors and teachers, for
the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we
all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the
measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:7, 11-13, emphasis
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added).And God has appointed in the church, first apostles , second prophets, third teachers, then
miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues (1 Cor. 12:28,
emphasis added).
The ministry gifts, as they are often called, are the callings and various abilities given to certain
believers that enable them to stand in the offices of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher.
No one can put himself or herself into one of these offices. Rather, one must be called and gifted
by God.It is possible that one person might occupy more than one of these five offices, but only
certain combinations are feasible.
It is possible that a believer might be called to stand in the office of pastor and teacher or of prophet
and teacher.It would be unlikely, however, that one could stand in the office of pastor and evangelist
simply because the pastor’s ministry requires that he remain in one place serving a local flock, and
he thus could not fulfill the calling of an evangelist who must travel frequently.
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Fig 1. Ministry Gifts of God
Although these five offices are all gifted differently for different purposes, they have all been given
to the church for one general purpose for the “equipping of the saints for the work of service” (Eph.
4:12).The goal of every minister should be to equip holypeople(which is what the word “saints”
means) for acts of service. Too often, however, those in ministry act as if they are called, not to
equip holy people for service, but to entertain carnal people who sit in church services. Every person
called to one of these offices should constantly evaluate his contribution to the “equipping of the
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saints for the work of service.” If every minister did, many would eliminate numerous activities
erroneously considered “ministry.”
The Word of God will work with or without an anointing.But there also is an anointing that comes
upon those whom God has called and separated unto the ministry. It's the same Holy Spirit, but the
anointing to stand in a certain office is different from that anointing that abides within every
believer. With the anointing, you're better able to teach, preach, and do more. In the Old Testament,
only the prophets, priests, and kings were anointed.
7.3.1 The five-fold ministry gifts
One way to remember the five Ministry Gifts (Ephesians 4:11) is to hold up your hand in front of
you, as you close it, the thumb holds the whole hand and represents the Ministry Gift of “apostles,”
holding the other gifts together. As you open your hand, the pointing finger represents the Ministry
Gift of “prophets,” pointing and revealing God’s messages; your tall finger as the Ministry Gift of
“evangelists,” the “greatones” needed to spread the good news; the ring finger represents the
Ministry Gift of “pastors” (Greek tradition say the ring finger has a direct connection to the heart –
the reason the wedding band is warn there) and the little finger as the Ministry Gift of “teachers,”
giving balance to the complete hand.
i. The Apostle
The English word, “apostles,” is translated from the Greek word, “apostolos,” – actually two Greek
words: “apo” meaning “from,” and “stello” meaning “to send”. These Greek words put together as
they are has the meaning of “a delegate” or “an ambassador” – one sent with full power of attorney
to act in the place of another, the sender remaining behind to back up the one sent. In the case of
Christians it means God sends them to do what He, Himself would do if He were present.
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The intended meaning is, “one who is sent to perform an act, or on a mission.” It means the same
as our word for “missionary,” or a “church planter,” that is, “one sent to a specific areawith direction
from God.” It could also refer to someone whom God has given a special assignment and anointed
of God to proclaim it. It has the idea of one who has the ability to lead others into new ventures,
new territory and fresh ideas.
ii. The prophet
A “prophet” is one who has deep insight into spiritual things. A person with the Ministry Gift of a
Prophet has the ability to hear from God and relate it to others. In scriptures, prophets were those
who would tell forth the Word of God. A prophet speaks a “now” word to the Church. The Bible
teaches that the Ministry Gift of a Prophet is given for edification, exhortation, and comfort (1
Corinthians 14:3). This will be the effect when God speaks a fresh word into a situation.
While the Ministry Gift of an “apostle” has more to do with works, actions and a supernatural sign,
the Ministry Gift of “prophet” has more to do with a message from God. A prophet is one who
speaks for God and who unfolds the mind of God. In the early Church before the New Testament
itself was completed, prophets spoke directly by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, uttering the truths
now recorded in the New Testament. They were men who unfolded what God taught and thus the
Church was galvanized and motivated to fulfill the Great Commission. While the New Testament
is now complete, no man or prophet can add too or subtract from God’s Holy Word (Revelation
22:18-19), however, God desires to use those whom He chooses and who are willing to yield
themselves to Him in the Ministry Gift of a Prophet. “Prophets” thus speak for God (Hebrews 1:1;
Acts 3:21 & 15:32). Sometimes they foretold the future (Acts 11:28 & 21:10-11, and Luke 24:44).
Prophecy is also one of the Manifestations of the Holy Spirit (1Corinthians 12:4-11, 28) and those
who exercised this gift were called prophets (Ephesians 4:11 and Acts 11:27-28 & 13:1-2).
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iii. Evangelist
The Five-fold Ministry Gifts were given by the Lord to endure during the entire Church Age, from
the Day of Pentecost until He returns to earth again. The word translated “evangelists” in the New
Testament come from the Greek word, “euangelistes,” and has the meaning of, “a bringer of glad
tidings.” This Greek word is used only in Acts 21:8 and 2Timothy 4:5. The word has the reference
of “one who declares thegood news of Jesus Christ” (Romans 10:15). After our risen Lord’s
ascension, one of the Fivefold Ministry Gifts He gave was that of “evangelist”, one with a special
burden for the lost and enjoys special gifting as a soul-winner.
Together with the apostle and the prophet there was also the evangelist by which the Body of Christ,
the Church would be build up and grow those with a special gift for communicating the Gospel in
relevant, compelling terms to others – one who has a special, and unique, manner of leading souls
to Christ.
iv. Pastor
The Greek word that is translated “pastor” in Ephesians 4:11 is “poimen,” however this word is
also translated, “shepherd” 16 times in the New Testament (Matthew 9:36; 25:32; 26:31; Mark
6:34; 14:27; Luke 2:8-20; John 10:2-16; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25). The Greek word for “pastor”
and “shepherd” are one and the same. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is translated as “pastor”
is “ra'ah,” and comes from the word “to tend a flock.” This Hebrew word is translated 8 times in
the Old Testament (Jeremiah 2:8; 3:15; 10:21; 12:10; 17:16; 22:22; &. 23:1-2). This word translated
“pastor,” in both Old and New Testaments, has to do with the one who shepherds sheep (cares for
and feeds a flock). In Ephesians 4:11, the Ministry Gift of a“pastor” is a believer with a special
aptitude to love, feed, train, and correct those whom God has entrusted them with and he must give
account of them.
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v. Teacher
The word translated, “teacher” comes from the Greek word, “didaskalos,” and is translated “master”
47 times in the Gospels. This Greek word, “didaskalos” means to teach, or to give instructions. The
Ministry Gift of a “Teacher” is one who has been gifted by God with a special ability to know the
truth of God’s word and to teach them to others. Some people are endowed with the Ministry Gift
of teaching and have the ability to stand before large crowds and teach God’s Word. However, it is
also God’s will for many believers to be gifted and endowed, with the Ministry Gift of a teacher
that may only teach one or two people, or, perhaps, a small group. It may be that God brings a
neighbor, a casual acquaintance or a fellow employee into their life of a believer and God enables
that believer with the Ministry Gift of a teacher to teach that person or persons, God’s Word.
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