Calvary Church
The Function of the Teaching Gifts
Main Idea: In this teaching we’ll learn about the function of the Teacher, one of the Lord’s ascension gift ministries to the Church and how important it is to the body of Christ. We’ll also learn about types of teachers to watch out for.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
1. DEFINITION of Teacher
A Teacher is one who instructs, and by their teaching causes others to LEARN. It involves exposition, explanation and instruction of DOCTRINE to others.
2. CHRIST THE Teacher
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
A. A Teacher should have the ANOINTING of the Holy Spirit on their teaching
A. A Teacher should have the ANOINTING of the Holy Spirit on their teaching
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
B. A Teacher should remember that the letter KILLS but the Spirit gives LIFE
B. A Teacher should remember that the letter KILLS but the Spirit gives LIFE
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
C. A Teacher should be a VOICE with authority
C. A Teacher should be a VOICE with authority
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
D. A Teacher should be able to teach WHOLESOME doctrine
D. A Teacher should be able to teach WHOLESOME doctrine
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
E. A Teacher should be a DILIGENT student of the Word of God and MEDITATE
E. A Teacher should be a DILIGENT student of the Word of God and MEDITATE
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
F. A Teacher should be CREATIVE in their teaching to maintain interest and communicate well
F. A Teacher should be CREATIVE in their teaching to maintain interest and communicate well
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
G. A Teacher should be able to teach to those who will PASS it on to OTHERS
G. A Teacher should be able to teach to those who will PASS it on to OTHERS
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
H. A Teacher should be a LIVING example of what they teach
H. A Teacher should be a LIVING example of what they teach
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
I. A Teacher should desire that what they teach brings about Godly CHANGE to those they’re teaching
I. A Teacher should desire that what they teach brings about Godly CHANGE to those they’re teaching
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
J. A Teacher should be aware of PRIDE of intellect
J. A Teacher should be aware of PRIDE of intellect
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
K. A Teacher should only speak according to the ABILITY which God gives them
K. A Teacher should only speak according to the ABILITY which God gives them
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
L. A Teacher should remember that a greater JUDGMENT is on them then those they’re teaching
L. A Teacher should remember that a greater JUDGMENT is on them then those they’re teaching
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
M. A Teacher should be of a SOUND mind and judgment
M. A Teacher should be of a SOUND mind and judgment
3. The MINISTRY of the Teacher
N. A Teacher should build on that FOUNDATION laid by the Apostles and Prophets and learn to work with other ministries in the Body
N. A Teacher should build on that FOUNDATION laid by the Apostles and Prophets and learn to work with other ministries in the Body
Three Types of Teachers that God’s People Need to Watch Out For
1. Teachers of the LAW—Legalizers
1. Teachers of the LAW—Legalizers
Three Types of Teachers that God’s People Need to Watch Out For
2. Teachers of the TRADITIONS of Men—Traditionalists
2. Teachers of the TRADITIONS of Men—Traditionalists
Three Types of Teachers that God’s People Need to Watch Out For
3. Teachers of False DOCTRINE—Heretics
3. Teachers of False DOCTRINE—Heretics
Examples of False Doctrines are Seen in…
A. Those who deny the BODILY resurrection, 2 Tim 2:16-18
A. Those who deny the BODILY resurrection, 2 Tim 2:16-18
Examples of False Doctrines are Seen in…
B. Those who turn the grace of God into PERMISSION to sin, Jude 1:4
B. Those who turn the grace of God into PERMISSION to sin, Jude 1:4
Examples of False Doctrines are Seen in…
C. Those who cause DIVISION, Rom 16:17
C. Those who cause DIVISION, Rom 16:17
Examples of False Doctrines are Seen in…
D. Those who teach MATERIAL prosperity for personal gain, 2 Peter 2:1-3
D. Those who teach MATERIAL prosperity for personal gain, 2 Peter 2:1-3
Examples of False Doctrines are Seen in…
E. Those who teach MYTHS as truth, 2 Tim 4:3-4
E. Those who teach MYTHS as truth, 2 Tim 4:3-4
Examples of False Doctrines are Seen in…
F. Those who teach Doctrines of DEVILS, 1 Tim 4:1-2
F. Those who teach Doctrines of DEVILS, 1 Tim 4:1-2
Talk About It
Discussion Questions:
1. What would you say is the ministry of a gifted teacher to the body of Christ appointed by Jesus?
2. Should we automatically take what a gifted teacher says as truth? Why or why not?
3. Can you think of a time when false teaching was being brought to you? If so, how did you handle it once you realized what was happening?
Next Step:
In what ways have you attempted to share or teach God’s Word to someone?
1. What would you say is the ministry of a gifted teacher to the body of Christ appointed by Jesus?
2. Should we automatically take what a gifted teacher says as truth? Why or why not?
3. Can you think of a time when false teaching was being brought to you? If so, how did you handle it once you realized what was happening?
Next Step:
In what ways have you attempted to share or teach God’s Word to someone?