The "gifts in men" referred to in Ephesians 4:7, 8 primarily include roles such as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. In the context of contemporary congregations, these gifts can be understood to encompass various leadership roles that support and nurture the community of believers. Specifically, as you pointed out, the modern equivalents identified include ministerial servants, congregation elders, and circuit overseers. These individuals are seen as instrumental in helping to guide, teach, and support the congregation, despite their imperfections. Jesus entrusted them with these roles to foster spiritual growth and unity within the body of believers.
Who are among the “gifts in men” referred to at Ephesians 4:7, 8?
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2 Consider another one of Jesus’ gifts. The apostle Paul wrote that after Jesus ascended to heaven, “he gave gifts in men.” (Read Ephesians 4:7, 8.) Paul explained that Jesus gave these gifts in order to support the congregation in various ways. (Eph. 1:22, 23; 4:11-13) Today, these “gifts in men” include ministerial servants, congregation elders, and circuit overseers.a
Of course, these men are imperfect, so they make mistakes. (Jas. 3:2) But our Lord Jesus Christ uses them to help us; they are his gifts to us.
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In Ephesians 4:7, 8, the "gifts in men" are roles like elders, ministerial servants, and circuit overseers, given by Jesus to build up the congregation.
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