The 5 Purposes of the New Testament Church

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TOPIC: Ministry (Exercise)

TEXT: Matt.22:37-40

INTRODUCTION

Since this month began, we have been looking at the 5 purposes of the New Testament church with particular reference to how this is seen in The Father’s House. We have said that the purposes are:

  • Worship (Exaltation)
  • Fellowship (Edification)
  • Discipleship (Equipping)
  • Ministry (Exercise)
  • Mission (Evangelism)

Please note:

* Love your neighbor as yourself is ministry especially doing so with the abilities God has given one. Luke 10:25-37

* Ministry helps us to discover, develop and deploy our gifting, potentials and acquired abilities. I Sam 2:18; 3-10; II Tim 3:16-17

* Ministry is to commence where we are. Acts 1:8

* Ministry involves service to humanity as we are equipped or directed by the Lord.
II Kgs 7: 3-11

* The most important requirement of ministry is faithfulness. I Cor 4:1

Please note, as good as faithfulness is, it can’t stand alone.

We are enjoined in II Pt 1:5 … add to your faith… We should be prepared to recognize along with our faithful service, the following 10 power principles of Christian services as out lined by W.W. Wierbbe

* The Foundation of Ministry is character –Isam.2:26;3:19

* The Nature of Ministry is service – Lu.22:27

* The Motive of Ministry is Love -2Cor.5:14; John.14:21,23

* The Measure of Ministry is Sacrifice – Acts 14:22, 2Tim.2:3

* The Authority of Ministry is submission – 2Cor.4:5, Eph.5:4

* The Purpose of Ministry is the Glory of God –Eph.6:6,Num.20:7-13

* The Tools of Ministry are the word of God and prayer –Acts 36:1-7

* The Privilege of Ministry is Growth – 1Tim.4:15, 2Cor.9:6,8,10-11

* The Power of Ministry is the Holy Spirit –Isa.61:1-2; Acts 10:38
* The Model of Ministry is our Lord Jesus Christ –Mk.1:35-39, John 8:12; 1Cor.11:1

CONCLUSION

What are you doing with God’s gift of Service – Gal.2:21; 1Cor.15:9-10

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