He Gave Gifts Unto Men: God's Plan for Ministry in the Kingdom
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This publication is not about the functions of gifts and ministries, but it explains God’s plan for them. Without a proper understanding, ministry in the Kingdom is ineffective. In this brief study, we will establish an understanding for God’s mandate for ministry.
God created the world by His spoken word and His divine power. He does not need mankind to do anything. However, God used men and women from the beginning to accomplish His will in the earth. Thus, if God chooses to use us, He knows His ultimate reason for doing so. We must understand that when God calls, anoints, and gives us gifts, He has a particular purpose for their use. If we are not careful, we can serve in ministry and in the Church for years without ever fulfilling the mandate of God for our lives.
In the first book of this series, we will provide an understanding of God’s reason for ministry, we must prepare ourselves for service. Without the proper preparation, our ministering will be powerless.
Roderick L. Evans
Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.
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He Gave Gifts Unto Men - Roderick L. Evans
HE GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN
GOD’S PLAN FOR MINISTRY IN THE KINGDOM
Written by: Roderick L. Evans
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He Gave Gifts Unto Men
God’s Plan for Ministry in the Kingdom
Copyright ©2008 by Roderick L. Evans
ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-117-4
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Introduction
Chapter 1 – Partakers of the Divine Nature
Creation of Man
Corruption of Man
Conformity of Man
Challenge of Man
Chapter 2 – Participate in Salvation
The First Adam
The Nation of Israel
The Last Adam
The Church
Chapter 3 – Perfecting the Saints
Perfecting the Saints
Purpose of Ministry
Protection of the Saints
Chapter 4 – Prepare Christ’s Return
Preparing the Church
Preparing the World
Chapter 5 – Personal Preparations
The Word of God
Prayer
Fellowship
Submit to Leadership
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Introduction
God anoints and endows individuals with gifts and talents to serve in the Church. However, some have missed the very purpose of gifts and ministries in the Church. In the Abundant Truth Leadership Series, we will endeavor to present a proper foundation for believers to minister upon.
In this publication
This publication is not about the functions of gifts and ministries, but it explains God’s plan for them. Without a proper understanding, ministry in the Kingdom is ineffective. In this brief study, we will establish an understanding for God’s mandate for ministry.
God created the world by His spoken word and His divine power. He does not need mankind to do anything. However, God used men and women from the beginning to accomplish His will in the earth. Thus, if God chooses to use us, He knows His ultimate reason for doing so.
We must understand that when God calls, anoints, and gives us gifts,