TRUTH LESSONS—LEVEL ONE

LESSON TWENTY-ONE

A KEY VIEW OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

(5)

APOSTLES, PROPHETS, EVANGELISTS,
AND SHEPHERD-TEACHERS

OUTLINE

1. Apostles:
   1. The meaning of apostles.
   2. The first twelve apostles.
   3. Other apostles.
   4. The work of the apostles:
      1. Going out to preach the word of God.
      2. Establishing churches.
2. Prophets:
   1. The meaning of prophets.
   2. The ministry of the prophets:
      1. Bringing in God’s revelation.
      2. Edifying the believers and building up the church.
3. Evangelists:
   1. The meaning of evangelists.
   2. The work of the evangelists.
4. Shepherd-teachers:
   1. The meaning of shepherd-teachers.
   2. The work of the shepherd-teachers.
5. Conclusion:
   1. Perfecting the saints directly.
   2. Building up the church indirectly.