QUESTIONS FROM THE MARKETPLACE: "Teaching Gifts & Church Hierarchy" - Part 2

Part 2: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT - "The Purpose, Order and Authority of Teachers" -

"As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble." (II Peter 1:3-10)

What are the Teaching Gifts? Why are they necessary and Who selects them? What role do they play in the process above? Do all of them even still exist today, or have some ceased? If so, which ones? What is the "Five-Fold Ministry, and what part does it play in The Church today? Is the presence of this ministry the sign of a healthy church?  What is the responsibility of those with teaching gifts? Are they in charge in place of Christ and until He returns? Join me as I expound on What God’s Word says concerning these issues as we gain understanding of The Purpose, The Order, and The Scope of Teachers. You can participate live through the online chat room, or by calling (607)203-5370. Direct all questions after the broadcast to (614)388-8838 or e-mail me at ryoung@arcstudies.org