And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily Prophets, thirdly: teachers/preachers/pastors, after that miracles, then gifts of healing, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers,? Are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But covet earnestly the best gift and yet show I unto you a more excellent way." (1Corinthians 12:28-31) paraphrased read it. This particular scripture doesn't mention disciples and I think it goes without saying that everybody who followed Jesus Christ is a disciple of Christ if they do what he say and teach as he taught, walk as he walked. which lead us unto the great commission;
The church is to go into all the world, preach the gospel. So He gave organization for the body of Christ: starting with apostles, the disciples renamed, who lead the church after Christ, we know prophets have been ever since the earth has existed as a help to guide God's people. We know the teachers, preachers and pastors have been leading out in the church since Jesus day. He gave us miracles and Healings, exercise by prayer warriors today, God's gave administrative help to govern and organize the church, he gave us helps such as deacons, security, maintenance, musicians, singers, as modern day levites in the church. Diversities of tongues, the interpretation of tongues, then he speaks of a better more excellent gift call love. That's another podcast!
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