For what purpose were these gifts bestowed upon the church?

Answer

"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: . . .
that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine,
by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in
love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ." Eph. 4: 12-15.
 


Why did the Lord abhor the Canaanites?
11. What sign did Christ mention by which His disciples might know when the destruction of Jerusalem was near?
What is predicted of the moral condition of the world in the last days?
What may be said of the developments in the line of scientific inventions since 1798?
When John the Baptist was asked if he were Elijah, what did he say?
Are the righteous freed from afflictions in this world?
What petitions may we confidently expect God to hear?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle