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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

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

WHEN UNFAITHFUL

THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO

Pray for the increase of—Mt 9:38

Faithful-Exemplified