Awakened to Deliver – The Fivefold MinistryWeek 33, Day 3: Recognizing the Fivefold Callings TodayKey Verse: Ephesians 4:11–12 (NASB 2020)“And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ.”⸻Episode Highlights• The Fivefold Ministry is still active today—the Church has not yet reached full unity or maturity.• Each office has a vital role: apostles lay foundations, prophets bring God’s heart, evangelists win souls, pastors shepherd, and teachers ground believers in truth.• A healthy church needs all five gifts functioning in balance for strength, maturity, and mission.• Genuine callings are confirmed by the Spirit, affirmed by leaders, and recognized by fruit—not by self-appointed titles.• Character is the first test: true leaders walk in humility, integrity, and servanthood.• Biblical alignment is non-negotiable—no true Fivefold leader contradicts Scripture.• False callings exalt self, promote control, or distort the Word, while true callings point people to Jesus.• Spiritual discernment is essential in recognizing authentic leaders and guarding against counterfeits.⸻Scriptures to Reflect On• Ephesians 4:11–13 – The Fivefold equips the saints until the Church reaches full maturity.• Acts 13:2–3 – Barnabas and Saul are set apart by the Spirit and confirmed by leaders.• Matthew 7:16 – “You will know them by their fruits.”• 1 Timothy 4:14 – Spiritual gifts affirmed by prophecy and laying on of hands.• 2 Corinthians 11:13–14 – False apostles disguise themselves as workers of Christ.• Acts 13:1 – Prophets and teachers minister together in Antioch.⸻Takeaway ThoughtRecognizing the Fivefold callings requires discernment, humility, and dependence on the Spirit. True apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers build up the body of Christ and point people to Jesus, while false voices seek to exalt themselves. The Church thrives when it embraces authentic leaders and rejects counterfeits.⸻Stay ConnectedFind all ministry links, bonus teachings, and updates in the Linktree in the show notes.Follow and engage: @AwakenedBibleMinistrieshttps://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries⸻Support the MissionPartner with Awakened to Deliver to reach more people with the Gospel. Give through Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or Patreon—links available via the Linktree.⸻Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed via PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under Creator License.⸻Call to ActionPray for discernment to recognize true Fivefold leaders and reject counterfeits. Look for Christlike character, biblical alignment, and Spirit-confirmed fruit. Tomorrow, we’ll examine the authority and responsibility that come with these callings—and why true spiritual authority always looks like servanthood.

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