but, under trial, were found to be liars (Rev. 2:2).” “And some, prophets.” The New Testament prophets were men who re ceived revelation from God and the time, and announced the same in pow er for the edifying of the body of Christ. Sometimes the prophet was a fore-teller of predictive prophecy; at other times he was a forthteller (preacher) of a divinely-revealed truth for the present, pertaining to doctrinal instruction (I Cor. 14:3). There are neither apostles nor prophets today. Their work was to lay the foundation for the Church (Eph. 2:20). “And some, evangelists.” The evan gelist is the bearer of the glad tidings of the gospel to a lost world. The gift of evangelism is a remarkable thing indeed, since evangelism is essential to the growth of the Church. Philip was a successful evangelist in the early Church (Acts 8:26-40). Paul must have recognized in Timothy this gift, for he wrote: “Do the work of an evangelist” (II Tirn. 4:5). Teaching the Word of God and building up the saints is an important phase of Christian service, a friend so that he may also enroll in the Plan and receive these helpful monthly features from the broadcasts. Since all materials from the Biola radio programs are included in the BROAD CASTER, publication is generally complet ed near the end of the specific month. Your patience is greatly appreciated. □ I would like to become a member of the Biola Fellowship. Bible Fellowship Members receive a packet of envelopes (24 to expire in two years for monthly contributions). I am enclosing $________ __ this month, and would like to send $.............................. monthly for the ministries of Biola.
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