26. A "gift" was a distinctive ability and capacity to serve the Church of God on earth. It was universal in its scope of exercise, and was the direct bestowal of God Himself apart from and human mediation. (Gal. 1:1; Eph. 4:11 -13) An office was of only local administration and was accompanied by apostolic ordination. (Titus 1:5; 1 Tim. 3:1; Acts 6:5-6)
27. To the Giver, God Himself. (Gal. 1:15-17)
28. Apostles and prophets, as no longer needed now as distinct gifts. Eph. 2:20.
29. Evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Eph. 4:11.
30. Because there is no example in Scripture of any such practice. Because no servant of the Lord can know positively where the Lord is going to want him a day ahead. Because such a contract would nullify the leading of the Holy Spirit. See Acts 8:5, 26; Acts 16:6-7; 1 Tim. 3:14.