Archive for December, 2005

Ephesians 4:11-13 – “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

The New Testament describes five types of ministries in the church: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers.  All five are operating in the faithful church today, even if the individuals do not use these titles for themselves.   continue

Song of Songs 1:1 - “Solomon’s Song of Songs”

Solomon is a symbol of the Holy Spirit, particularly the Spirit’s reign in and through the Church. Overall, the Song of Songs is a prophecy about the intense loving relationship between Christ and the faithful church. Solomon’s wedding is given a great deal of attention in Scripture due to its prophetic significance of referring to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb. (See Psalm 45). The New Testament often refers to the true church as the Bride of Christ, and Jesus as the Bridegroom.

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