Shirley Ann Washam's Notes
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Ephesians 4:11-13 NASB
11 And truly He gave some to be apostles, and some to be prophets, and some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Mkjv) God called people to each of the afore mentioned jobs for the perfecting/building up of the saints (those whom he had already called to be believers). What, exactly is the job of an evangelist to one who already believes? Evangelist: Strong's # G2099 εὐαγγελιστής euaggelistēs yoo-ang-ghel-is-tace' From G2097; a preacher of the gospel: - evangelist. … Expand
Mar 20
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Romans 12:6 ESV
Does this mean that if our gift/function in the body is prophecy, we are to only use and function in the gift of prophecy in direct proportion to the faith that has been give to us? See also verse 3. See The "measure of faith" … Expand
Oct 4
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Romans 12:3 ESV
Select and define the word, "assigned". Pay special attention to definition #2. Does God 'assign' faith to/for specific situations/trials that we face throughout our lives? Does He 'assign' us faith of different strengths/amounts for each individual situation/trial according to our need? Also see verse 6. … Expand
Sep 29
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Romans 12:4 ESV
What is His intended function for me/my life? What are my specific gifts/talents? I believe that they may include; Compassion Counseling Teaching/preaching/speaking Writing Encouraging Singing Discernment (possibly) Word of knowledge (possibly) … Expand
Sep 29
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Romans 12:14 ESV
Tommy Stanton Emilie LaSalle Jeff Stern Donna Stern Clara Howe Father, please help me to live out this principle in my life, especially where it concerns these particular people, who have caused so very much pain to my family. … Expand
Sep 29
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Romans 12:17-19 ESV
Tommy Stanton Emilie LaSalle Jeff Stern Donna Stern Clara Howe Father, please help me to live out this principle in my life, especially where it concerns these particular people, who have caused so very much pain to my family. … Expand
Sep 29
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Romans 12:15-16 ESV
Be all things to all people so that I may reach even one with the truth of the gospel, the love of Christ and the hope of eternal life. Just as the apostle, Paul also taught in 1 Corinthians 8:19-23. … Expand
Sep 29
Shirley Ann Washam
wrote a note on Romans 12:11 ESV
We are not to be lazy in our service to The Lord, the sharing of His gospel and the building of His kingdom. But we are to serve Him and His purposes and plan with great energy and enthusiasm. We are to serve with an intense and burning desire to honor Him in all that we do and to bring the hope of the gospel to the lost. … Expand
Sep 29