The Role of Evangelists in the Church
Understanding the significance of evangelists in spreading the gospel, their leadership in the church, and the biblical context of their work. Discover the Great Commission and the diverse roles of apostles, prophets, evangelists, and elders as highlighted in Ephesians and Acts.
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WHAT IS AN EVANGELIST? eu (good) + aggelistes (announce/messenger) = euaggelistes (proclaimer/preacher of good news) Ephesians 4:4-13 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Acts 21:7-10
A GIFT (LEADERSHIP) TO THE CHURCH 11 11And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,12 saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,13 knowledge of God s Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ s fullness. 12equipping the 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the - Ephesians 4:11-13
THE WORK OF Ergon Work, task, employment Business, employment, that with which one is occupied do the work of an evangelist (2 Timothy 4:5) If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work. (1 Timothy 3:1)
APOSTLES, PROPHETS, EVANGELISTS & ELDERS Acts 20-21 Paul (apostle) Agabus, Philip s daughters (prophets) Philip (evangelist) Ephesians elders (pastors and teachers)
APOSTLES, PROPHETS, EVANGELISTS & ELDERS Ephesians 4:11 some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, Luke (author of Acts) and Paul (author of Ephesians) noted the same roles
THE GREAT COMMISSION Jesus came near and said to them, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. - Matthew 28:18-20
ITINERANT OR STATIONARY? Philip appeared in Azotus,and he was traveling and preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea...The next day we left and came to Caesarea, where we entered the house of Philip Philip the evangelist the evangelist, who was one of the Seven, and stayed with him. This man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.After we had been there for several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. - Acts 8:40 21:8-10
A FEW EXAMPLES: PHILIP Acts 6 Deacon/Servant (Jerusalem) Acts 8 Preaches to and baptizes both crowds (Samaria, coastal towns) and individuals (Desert Road to Gaza) Acts 21 The evangelist, in Caesarea for 20 years; married, owns home, has 4 daughters
A FEW EXAMPLES: TIMOTHY 1 & 2 Timothy - Ephesus 1 Corinthians 4 Corinth 1 Thessalonians 3 Thessalonica Philippians 2 Philippi Acts 17-20 Various cities Paul (Apostle) & Timothy (Evangelist) co-author several letters 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians
A FEW EXAMPLES: TITUS? Titus Crete 2 Corinthians Corinth 2 Timothy 4 Dalmatia
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EVANGELIST? 1 & 2 Timothy Titus
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and because of his appearing and his kingdom:2 2Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching.3 3For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear what they want to hear.4 4They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.5 5But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. CORE FUNCTION - 2 Timothy 4:1-5
11 11Command and teach these things.12 anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.13 attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching.14 was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.15 them, so that your progress may be evident to all.16 teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. 12Don t let 13Until I come, give your 14Don t neglect the gift that is in you; it CORE FUNCTION 15Practice these things; be committed to 16Pay close attention to your life and your - 1 Timothy 4:11-16
But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching. Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that any opponent will be ashamed, because he doesn t have anything bad to say about us Proclaim these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. CORE FUNCTION - Titus 2, several passages
RESPONSIBILITIES: PREACHING & TEACHING 1 Timothy 4:11 1 Timothy 4:11- -16 16 Titus 2:1, 7 Titus 2:1, 7- -8, 15 8, 15 2 Timothy 4:1 2 Timothy 4:1- -5 5 Command Proclaim sound doctrine sound doctrine Preach the word Teach Encourage Encourage & rebuke authority rebuke with all Rebuke Rebuke Don t let anyone Don t let anyone despise your youth Don t let anyone Don t let anyone despise you Correct Set an example Set an example Make yourself an example Make yourself an example Encourage Encourage Public reading (of Scripture) Be self-controlled Exhortation/Encouragement Exhortation/Encouragement Endure hardship Watch life & doctrine doctrine
RESPONSIBILITIES: PREACHING & TEACHING 1 Timothy 5:1 1 Timothy 5:1- -8, 1 Timothy 6:1 8, 1 Timothy 6:1- -2, 17 2, 17- -19 19 Titus 2:1 Titus 2:1- -10 10 Older men Older men Younger men Younger men Older women Older women Younger women Younger women Widows ----------------------- Slaves Slaves The Rich -----------------------
RESPONSIBILITIES: CHURCH ORGANIZATION 1 Timothy 3:1 1 Timothy 3:1- -13, 1 Timothy 5:17 13, 1 Timothy 5:17- -25 25 Titus 1:5 Titus 1:5- -9 9 Elder qualities & qualifications Appointing elders (Titus 1:5 Titus 1:5) Deacon qualities & qualifications Elder qualities & qualifications Wives/Women qualities & qualifications Rebuking sinning elders (Emphatic YOU) Appointing elders (1 Timothy 5:22 1 Timothy 5:22)
REMAIN UNTILREPLACEMENTS ARRIVE 1 Timothy 1:3 1 Timothy 1:3 2 Timothy 4:9 2 Timothy 4:9- -13 13 As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus Make every effort to come to me Make every effort to come to me soon soon I have sent Tychicus I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. Ephesus. When you come When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments. to
REMAIN UNTILREPLACEMENTS ARRIVE Titus 1:5 Titus 1:5 The reason I left you in Crete Titus 3:12 Titus 3:12 When I send When I send Artemas Tychicus to you Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me in Nicopolis, because I have decided to spend the winter there. Artemas or or
FINAL GREETING (PLURAL) 1 Timothy 6:21 1 Timothy 6:21 Titus 3:15 By professing it, some people have departed from the faith. Grace be with you all you all. Titus 3:15 All those who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you all of you. 2 Timothy 4:22 2 Timothy 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all you all.
