CALLING TO MINISTRY
GREEK:
appoint/appointed = anadeiknumi = to show,
point out
apokeimai = be laid off or aside
diatasso = arrange throughout
diatithemi = to put throughout
tithemi = put, place
histemi = put or place
kathistemi = set down
poieo = do, make
sustasso = arrange together
tasso = arrange, set in order
keimai = be laid
call/calling = kletos/klesis = called or
invited
kaleomai = to be called
kaleo = to call or name
epikaleo = to call upon
chrematizo = to declare by oracle
phoneo = to address publicly, to sound, cry
eponomazo = to use a name on
onomazo = to use a name
lego = to lay out in order, collect, say
proskaleo = to call toward
prosphoneo = to sound toward
sugkaleo = to call together
metakaleo = to call after to oneself
metapempo = to send after
lambano = to receive, to take
aiteo = to ask
eipon = to say, speak
epikaleo = to call upon
ero = to say, speak
kaleo = to call, name
choose/chose/chosen/choice= eklego = to lay
out
eklektos =laid out, choice, chosen
eklegomai=to lay out for oneself
ekloge = a choice, selection
epilego = to lay upon
haireomai = to take, lift up for oneself
hairetizo = to take, choose
procheirizomai = to take in hand
stratologeo = to levy an army, to enlist
gift/gifts = doma meaning a gift
dosis meaning a giving, the act of giving
dorea meaning a free gift, present
doron meaning a gift
merismos meaning distribution, parting
charisma meaning grace, favor, kindness
ordain/ordained = diatasso meaning to
arrange throughout
kathistemi meaning to place or set down
kataskeuazo meaning to prepare fully
krino meaning to judge, decide
horizo meaning to mark out or off
poieo meaning to do, to make
tasso meaning to arrange or set in array
ginomai meaning to become
NEW TESTAMENT REFERENCES:
Matthew 20:16; 22:14
"For many are called(kletos=invited,
called), but few are chosen(eklektos=laid out, choice,
chosen)."
Mark 3:14
"Jesus ordained(poieo=to do, make)
twelve."
Luke 6:12-13
"And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus
went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to
God. And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples(mathete=taught
or trained ones): and of them he chose(eklego=to lay out) twelve,
whom also he named(onomazo=to name, to give a name) apostles(apostolos=one
sent forth or out);"
Luke 10:1
"After these things the Lord appointed(anadeiknumi=to
show, point out) other seventy also, and sent them(apostello=to
send away, forth) two and two before his face into every city and place,
whither he himself would come."
Acts 1:2
"Jesus through the Holy Ghost had given
commandments unto the apostles(apostolos=to send away, forth) whom
he had chosen(eklego=to lay out)."
Acts 1:24
"And they prayed, and said, Thou Lord, which
knowest the hearts of all men, show whether of these two (Barsabas Justus
and Matthias)thou hast chosen(eklego=to lay out).
Acts 6:5
"And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and
they chose(eklego=to lay out)Stephen, a man full of faith and of
the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and
Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: Whom they set before the
apostles (apostolos=to send away, forth): and when they had prayed, they
laid their hands on them."
Acts 15:40
"Paul chose(epilego=to lay upon)Silas."
Acts 16:10
"And after Paul had seen the vision, immediately
we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had
called(proskaleo=to call toward)us for to preach(euaggelisasthai=to
tell or announce good news; to evangelize; to proclaim) the gospel(euaggelizomai
=to tell good news) unto them."
Romans 1:1
"Paul, a servant(doulos=a servant, slave)
of Jesus Christ, called(keltos=called, invited) to be an apostle(apostolos=one
sent forth or out), separated unto the gospel of God."
Romans 1:11
For I long to see you, that I may impart(metadidomi=to
give a share of) unto some spiritual(pneumatikos=spiritual) gift(charisma=
special ability), to the end ye may be established(sterizo=to set
or make fast);"
Romans 11:29
"The gifts(charisma=grace, favor,
kindness)and calling( klesis=calling) of God are without
repentance(ametameleta= irrevocable, not changed)."
Romans 12:6-8
"Having then gifts(charisma=special
ability)differing (diaphoros=bearing diversely, different) according to
the grace(charis =special favor, divine presence) that is given(didomi=to
give) to us, whether prophecy(propheteia=speaking forth what God
says), let us prophesy(propheteuon=to speak God’s message)
according to the proportion(analogia=proportation, equality)of
faith(pistis=trust, belief); or ministry(diakonia=ministration),
let us wait on our ministering(diakonia= ministration): or he that
teacheth(didasko=to instruct), on teaching; (didaskalia=instruction)
or he that exhorteth(parakaleo=to call near or for), on
exhortation(paraklesis(a calling near for): he that giveth (didomi=to
give), let him do it with simplicity(haplotes=with liberality,
generous heart, singleness of mind); he that ruleth(proistemi=to
set or place over or before), with diligence(spoude=hast, speed,
zealous, exertion); he that sheweth mercy(eleeo=to be kind,
beneficent, pity, kindness, helps), with cheerfulness(hilarotes=hilarity)."
I Corinthians 1:1
"Paul, called(kletos=called, invited)to be
an apostle (apostolos=one sent forth or out) of Jesus Christ
through the will(thelema= to wish, to will) of God(theos)."
I Corinthians 1:7
"So that ye come behind(hustereo=to be
behind) in no gift(charisma=special ability); waiting for(apokaradokia=expect
earnestly, to wait long for, eagerly look)the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ:"."
I Corinthians 7:7
"Every man hath his proper(idios=one’s
own) gift (charisma=special ability) of God(theos), one
after this manner(houto= thus so, accordingly), and another after
that."
I Corinthians 12:4-11
"Now there are diversities(diairesis=diverse
parting, distribution)of gifts(charisma=special ability), but the
same Spirit(pnema =spirit). And there are diversities(diaresis=diverse
parting, distribution) of administrations(diakonia=ministry), but
the same Lord. But the manifestation(phanerosis=to show, disclose,
reveal, to make known)of the Spirit is given(didomi=to give)to
every man(hekastos=each one) to profit withal(sumphero=to
bear together) For to one is given(didomi=to give) by the Spirit
the word(logos=word, reason, speech) of wisdom(sophia=
wisdom, intelligence, speech full of God’s wisdom, practical action,
skill); to another the word(logos=word, reason, speech) of
knowledge(gnosis= illuminating knowledge, insight) by the same
Spirit; to another faith (pistis =wonder working faith, trust,
belief, reliance upon) by the same Spirit; to another the gifts (charimsa=special
abilities) of healing(iama=healing) by the same Spirit; to
another the working(energema=an energy, in working) of miracles (dunamis=act
of power); to another prophecy(propheteia= speaking what God says);
to another discerning(diakrisis=examine, a thorough judging, sift,
analyze) of spirits; to another divers kinds(genos= species)
of tongues(glossa=languages); to another the interpretation( hermeneia=thorough
explanation) of tongues(glossa=languages): But all these worketh(energeo=to
work in) that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing (diaireo=to
take diversely or apart)to every man(hekastos=each one) severally(idiosone’s
own) as he will(boulomai=to wish or will."
I Corinthians 12:28-30
"God hath set(tithemi=to put, set, place)
some in the church(ekklesia=called out), first apostles(apostolos=sent
out, forth), secondarily prophets(prophetes=one who speaks forth
what God says), thirdly teachers(didaskalos=instructors), after
that miracles(dunamis= power), then gifts(charisma=special
ability) of healings(iama=healing), helps(antilepsis=a
helping, supporting), governments(kuberneseis=a steering, piloting,
directing), diversities(genos=genus, sort) of tongues (glossa=languages).
Are all apostles(apostolos=sent out, forth)? Are all prophets(prophetes=one
who speaks forth what God says)? Are all workers(sunergeo=to work
with or together) of miracles(dunamis=power)? Have all the gifts(charisma=special
ability) of healing(iama=healing)? Do all speak(laleo=talk,
speak) with tongues(glossa=languages)? Do all interpret(diermeneuousin=explain
thoroughly)?
I Corinthians 12:31
"But covet earnestly(zello=to be zealous
for)the best(kreitton=stronger, more powerful) gifts(charisma=special
abilities); and yet shewdeiknuo=to show)I unto you a more excellent
way(huperbole =very surpassing)."
I Corinthians 14:1
"Follow after(dioko=to pursue) love(agape=God
kind of love), and desire(zeloo=to be zealous of) spiritual gifts,(pneumatikos
=spiritual)but rather that ye may prophesy(propheteuono=to
speak forth what God says)."
I Corinthians 14:39-40
"Wherefore, brethren,, covet(zeloo=to be
zealous for) to prophesy(propheteuona=to speak forth what God
says), and forbid not(koluo=to cut short, restrain)to speak(laleo=to
talk) in tongues(glossa =languages). Let all things be done
decently(euschemonos=becomingly) and in order(taxis=in
arrangement)."
Ephesians 4:1
"Therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech(parakaleo=to
call to one’s side) you that ye walk (peripateo=to walk around)
worthy(axios=worthily, deserving, merited)) of the vocation(klesis=a
calling) wherewith ye are called (kaleomai=to be called)."
Ephesians 4:7
"But unto every one of us is given grace(charis=grace,
undeserved, favor, ability, blessing, divine presence) according to the
measure(metron=a measure of length or capacity) of the gift(dorea=a
free gift) of Christ."
Ephesians 4:8, 11
"Wherefore Christ saith, when He ascended up on
high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts(doma=a gift) unto
men. And He gave(didomi=to give) some, apostles(apostolos=one
sent forth or out); and some prophets(prophetes=one speaking forth
what God says); and some, evangelists(euaggelistas=a preacher of
the good news); and some, pastors (poimen=shepherd, to tend) and
teachers(didaskalos=instructor);"
I Timothy 2:7
"Whereunto I am ordained(tithemi=to put,
place, set) a preacher(kerux=crier, proclaimer), and an apostle(apostolos=one
sent forth or out)."
I Timothy 4:14
"Neglect not(ameleo=to be careless, not to
care) the gift that is in thee(charisma=special ability), which was
given(didomi=to give) thee by prophecy(propheteia=speaking
forth what God says), with the laying on of the hands(epithesis=a
putting on) of the presbytery (presbuterion=an assembly of
elder)."
II Timothy 1:6
"Wherefore I put thee in remembrance(anamimnesko
= to be mindful again) that thou stir up (anazopureo=to
rekindle) the gift (charisma=special ability) of God(theos), which
is in thee by the putting on (epithesis=a putting on or upon)of my
hands(cheir=hands)."
II Timothy 1:9, 11
"God hath saved us, and called(kaleo=to
call, name)us with an holy(hagiai=to separate, set apart) calling(klesis=calling,
invite), not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and
grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. I am
appointed(tithemi=to put, place) a preacher(kerux=crier,
proclaimer), and an apostle(apostolos=one sent forth or out), and a
teacher(didaskalos= instructor, teacher) of the Gentiles."
Titus 1:5
"For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou
shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain(diatasso=to
arrange throughout)elders(presbuteros=elder, aged person, mature)
in every city, as I had appointed(diatasso=to arrange throughout)
thee:"
Hebrews 2:4
"God also bearing them witness(sunepimar=to
bear witness with), both with signs(semeion=sign, mark, signal) and
wonders(teras= wonder), and with divers(poikilais=variegated,
various, different) miracles(dunamesin=powers), and gifts(meris=distributions,
partings) of the Holy Ghost, according(kata=by or according to) to
His own will (thelesis=wish, will, inclination)."
I Peter 4:10-11
"As every man(hekastos=each one) hath
received(lambano =to take) the gift(charisma=special
ability), even so minister(diakoneo=to serve, act as a servant)the
same(autos=it, itself) one to another(heautou=of himself),
as good(kalos=pleasing) stewards(oikonomos=house manager) of
the manifold(poikilos=varied, many sided, unmeasured)grace(charis=
grace, special favor, expression of God’s presence) of God(theos).
If any man speak(laleo=to talk, tell), let him speak(laleo=to
talk, tell) as the oracles(logion=divine words, utterances,
revelations) of God(theos); if any man minister(diakoneo=to act as
a servant), let him do it as of the ability (ischus=strength,
vigor) which God(theos) giveth(choregei=to supply, furnish): that
God in all things may be glorified(doxazo=glory, honored) through
Jesus Christ, to whom be praise(epainos=commendation, praise) and
dominion(kratos=strength, power)for ever and ever. Amen."
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