The Way, The Truth, The Life

By Dr. Bud Denner

Gifts or Ministries of Christ

And His (Christ’s) Gifts (Ministries) were: that some should be APOSTLES, some PROPHETS, some EVANGELISTS, some PASTORS and TEACHERS. For the equipment of the Saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ…

Ephesians 4:11-12

Note: These are authoritative ministries given unto MEN only (Eph. 4:8). Why? Because Paul says:

I permit no woman to teach or have authority over men; she is to keep silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve: and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.

1 Timothy 2:12

There are those deceived into believing that Christ quit appointing Apostles and Prophets and maybe even Teachers. That would be like saying the Holy Spirit only gives the gifts of Tongues and Interpretation, but does not give the Higher Gifts anymore. And I am sure there are thousands of ministers that profess the Gifts that believe just that way. This gives the average pastor complete control of his congregation without the worry of the Holy Spirit meddling in.

As a Prophet, I have had to bring a Prophetic message to at least eight ministers and have seen God take their ministries and Churches from them. I will never apologize for the ministry I do for God, even though my spirit suffers to see what these men go through. As Paul said:

I am what I am by the Grace of God.

1 Corinthians 15:10

I have been appointed by God, not man! For over 35 years God has never failed me in my ministry, but blessed me abundantly.