Ephesians 4:7-16 (Part 1)

I. Christ gives gifts to all believers.
-gift = dorea
a. Christ measures out gifts to each one.
-measure = metron = measure, measurement, standard
b. Christ's victory demonstrates His authority to give gifts.
-Ps. 68:18
-John 6:33, 38, 50-51; Is. 44:23

II. Christ gives gifts to the body.
a. Apostles and prophets
Three purposes
1. To lay the foundation of the church.
2. To receive and proclaim the Word of God.
-Acts 21:10-11
3. Give confirmation of God's word through signs and wonders.
-II Cor. 12:12, Heb. 2:3-4
Two qualifications.
1. Chosen by Christ.
-Mark 3:13, Matt. 10:2
2. Be a witness of the resurrected Christ.
-Acts 1:22-24
b. Evangelists
c. Pastor/teacher
-pastor = poimen = shepherd
-I Pet 5:1-2; I Tim. 5:17