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While both rhema and logos are translated into the English ' word ', in the original Greek there was a substantial distinction.The use of the term rhema has special significance in some Christian groups, especially those advocating the Five-Fold Ministry that God gave of five gifts (Ephesians 4:11) or callings to some people.
Ephesians 4 is the fourth chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome (around AD 62), but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between AD 80 and 100 by another writer using Paul's name and style.
These gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to individuals, but their purpose is to build up the entire Church. [1] They are described in the New Testament, primarily in 1 Corinthians 12, [6] 13 and 14, Romans 12, [7] and Ephesians 4. [8] 1 Peter 4 [9] also touches on the spiritual gifts. [2]
[3] [4] The NCMI "translocal team" ("translocal" refers to a team / person based in a local church who works in both a local region and internationally) believes in fivefold ministry, specifically the belief that the offices of apostle and prophet remain active and valid in the contemporary church, on the basis of Ephesians 4:11–13. [5]
Ephesians 4:1–16. A chapter on unity in the midst of the diversity of gifts among believers. [22] Ephesians 4:17–6:9. Instructions about ordinary life and different relationships. [23] Ephesians 6:10–24. The imagery of spiritual warfare (including the metaphor of the Armor of God), the mission of Tychicus, and valedictory blessings. [24]
Pentecostals are continuationists, meaning they believe that all of the spiritual gifts, including the miraculous or "sign gifts", found in 1 Corinthians 12:4–11, 12:27–31, Romans 12:3–8, and Ephesians 4:7–16 continue to operate within the Church in the present time. [140]
[5] Foursquare Church logo representing the four aspects of the Gospel In October 1922, the Canadian evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson , founder of the Foursquare Church , used the expression "Foursquare Gospel" referring to the doctrine in a sermon in Oakland, California , and stated that it would be the center of her teaching.
The seven graces are: 1. insight (prophecy); 2. helpfulness (service or ministry); 3. instruction (teaching); 4. encouragement; 5. generosity (giving); 6. guidance (leadership); and 7. compassion. This agrees with Isaiah 11:2–3 if "the Spirit of the Lord" is recognized as categorical and "the delight in the fear of the Lord" is added.