God’s program for the growth of His church from Ephesians 4:11-16:
The persons selected for the growth of the church The plan secured for the growth of the church The period set for the growth of the church The purpose stated for the growth of the church The power supplied for the growth of the church
First, the persons selected for the growth of the church, 11
Because the whole human race was dead in trespasses and sins, God did 3 things:
1) He sovereignly secured a people for Himself 2) He sovereignly made us alive together in Christ 3) He sovereignly reconciled the saved in one body
A. Christ gave apostles to His church
Seven qualifications of an apostle:
#1: An apostle of Jesus Christ had to be a Jew #2: An apostle of Jesus Christ had to be personally chosen by Christ #3: An apostle of Jesus Christ had to have received the gospel directly from Christ #4: An apostle of Jesus Christ had to be a witness of the resurrection #5: An apostle of Jesus Christ had to be personally sent out by Christ as an ambassador #6: An apostle of Jesus Christ had to be personally sent out by Christ to do miracles #7: An apostle of Jesus Christ had to be called by Jesus to suffer for the gospel B. Christ gave prophets to His church Acts 21:10, Acts 13:1 1 Corinthians 14:29-32, 37 Ephesians 2:20 C. Christ gave evangelists to His church - 2 Timothy 4:5 D. Christ gave pastors and teachers to His church Shepherds have 3 primary responsibilities in Christ’s church: #1: Shepherds lead Christ’s sheep
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Al Albano
The Persons 2 Program for Church Growth Peak Bible Church
Al is the senior pastor of Springs Bible Church in the eastern Colorado Springs area. He has four children and has been married to his wife, Paula, for over thirty-six years. His passions in ministry are expositing the Scriptures, shepherding Gods flock, and training men for...