Children lack experience and so are gullible and easily swayed. Sadly, many Christians are like this, too. You should be mature so that you are not easily sucked in by heresy.

You have not yet arrived. Under the ministry which Christ has provided for his church, you should be making progress. In this text, the work of the ascension gifts of Christ in the Church is explained. It is for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry and the edifying of the body of Christ.

Christ has given men with a ministry to the church. This shows his concern for the edification of his people.

Christ died, but that was not the end. He ascended on high and gave gifts to men. Amoung these gifts were men who were to serve the church. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to edify and build up the Lord's people in our most holy faith. There are two distict groups, apostles and prophets are foundational and unique. The others are ordinary. We do not have apostles and prophets living today.

No matter how strong the opposition, it is your responsibility to stand up as a Christian and be counted. Cry aloud and spare not. You live amidst a crooked and perverse generation. You are to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.