One of the most important yet often misunderstood truths in the New Testament is found in Ephesians 4:12: “ And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. ” (ESV) This single verse dismantles the idea that ministry is only for a special group of “ full-time ministers ” and reveals that every believer is called, gifted, and assigned a part in God’s kingdom work. It also shows that leaders are not meant to do all the ministry themselves but to prepare others to serve effectively. The Biblical meaning of Ephesians 4:12 Ephesians is Paul’s letter about the riches of God’s grace in Christ and the unity of believers in the body of Christ. In Ephesians 4:11–13, Paul lists the ministry gifts Jesus gave to the church—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, an...
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