Posts by Stacy Tyson
Day 158: Who Are the Evangelists?
Ephesians 4:11-12It was he (Jesus Christ) who gave some as Apostles, some as Prophets, some as Evangelists, and some as Shepherds and Teachers, in order to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ. This week, we will consider the last three types of people given…
Read MoreDay 157: What Questions Do the Apostles and Prophets Raise?
Today, we conclude our discussion of the Apostles and Prophets by thinking about the questions that these people raise for the Church as a whole.
Read MoreDay 156: How Do The Apostles and Prophets Equip Us?
Ephesians 2:19–22 …you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, 2:20 because you have been built on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In Ephesians, Paul presents The Church, the household of God, as a building that is being built up with “living…
Read MoreDay 155: Who Are The Prophets?
Today, we take a very brief survey of the role that Prophets played throughout the Scriptures. It is important to understand the basic functions of this gifted role before we can understand the role of these people within the Church.
Read MoreDay 154: Who Are The Apostles?
Ephesians 4:11-12It was He (Jesus Christ) who gave some as Apostles, some as Prophets, some as Evangelists, and some as Shepherds and Teachers, in order to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ. This week, we are going to continue to look at Ephesians 4,…
Read MoreDay 153: How Shall We BE The Church?
1 Timothy 3:14–15 … I am writing these instructions to you… to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. This week we have been considering the way the Scriptures define both The…
Read MoreDay 152: What is the Nature of God’s New Temple and Priesthood?
One of the most significant truths that we all need to know is that Father God has completely qualified us to serve as Priests in His “New Temple.” We have been 1) chosen, 2) called, 3) set apart, 4) clothed, and 5) anointed spiritually in Christ in order to serve.
Read MoreDay 151: What is Jesus’ Plan for His Church?
Jesus has a vision for His Church. He has given us what we need – more specifically who we need – so that we can grow to maturity In Him. Understanding Jesus’ purposes for us is critical to understanding the role of the Church in our lives and in the World.
Read MoreDay 150: How Should We Live In Our Calling?
Ephesians 3:10 The purpose of this enlightenment (the proclaiming of the Gospel) is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms. This week, we will begin to bring together all that we have been learning together to focus on our…
Read MoreDay 149: How Will We Get There? (The Means of The Church)
Today, we come to some simple conclusions about the Mission and Vision that Christ has set for The Church. We are simply called to make disciples/students of Jesus and to lead them to spiritual maturity.
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