Note 29 — A SCRIPTURAL INQUIRY

Let the reader carefully note that gifts, as evangelists, pastors, teachers, prophets, being given directly by the Head of the Church for the edification of His people on earth (see Eph. iv. 8-13) were never appointed or "licensed" by apostolic hands or any others. Elders and deacons were to act as guides and to serve in the assemblies in which they had their place. To this position or office they were appointed by an apostle, or one sent by him. [Ed.]