Ministers
Ministers
Called by God - Ex 28:1; Heb 5:4
Qualified by God - Isa 6:5-7; 2Co 3:5,6
Commissioned by Christ - Mt 28:19
Sent by the Holy Spirit - Ac 13:2,4
Have authority from God - 2Co 10:8; 13:10
Authority of, is for edification - 2Co 10:8; 13:10
Separated to the gospel - Ro 1:1
Entrusted with the gospel - 1Th 2:4
DESCRIBED AS
- Ambassadors for Christ
- 2Co 5:20 - Ministers of Christ
- 1Co 4:1 - Stewards of the mysteries of God
- 1Co 4:1 - Defenders of the faith
- Php 1:7 - The servants of Christ's people
- 2Co 4:5
Specially protected by God - 2Co 1:10
Necessity for - Mt 9:37,38; Ro 10:14
Excellency of - Ro 10:15
Labours of, vain, without God's blessing - 1Co 3:7; 15:10
Compared to earthen vessels - 2Co 4:7
SHOULD BE
SHOULD NOT BE
Should seek the salvation of their flock - 1Co 10:33
Should avoid giving unnecessary offence - 1Co 10:32,33; 2Co 6:3
Should make full proof of their ministry - 2Ti 4:5
ARE BOUND TO
SHOULD PREACH
Woe to those who do not preach the gospel - 1Co 9:16
WHEN FAITHFUL
- Approve themselves as the ministers of God
- 2Co 6:4 - Thank God for his gifts to their people
- 1Co 1:4; Php 1:3; 1Th 3:9 - Glory in their people
- 2Co 7:4 - Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
- 1Th 3:6-9 - Commend themselves to the consciences of men
- 2Co 4:2 - Are rewarded
- Mt 24:47; 1Co 3:14; 9:17,18; 1Pe 5:4
WHEN UNFAITHFUL
THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO
Pray for the increase of - Mt 9:38
Faithful-Exemplified