As we welcome 2025, let us reflect on the significance of this year as a time of extraordinary grace. The number "5" in biblical numerology represents grace—God’s unmerited favor and divine empowerment. And when multiplied, 5 x 5, it signifies an overflow of grace. As we step into 2025, a year marked by five times the measure of grace, we are reminded of God’s abundant provision for His people.

In Ephesians 4:11-12, the Apostle Paul highlights the fivefold ministry gifts as a demonstration of God's grace: 
"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."

These gifts are not just roles or titles—they are expressions of God's multifaceted grace, equipping the church to grow in unity, maturity, and love. Together, they reflect the fullness of Christ's care and purpose for His people.

Grace in the Apostles: Building and...