Category Archives: ministry
mission: be devoted to discipling
2 Timothy 2. False teaching had infested Ephesus, so Paul warned Timothy to avoid its “irreverent babble” because it would “lead people into more and more ungodliness” (16). He instructed Timothy not to debate these teachers, because their “foolish, ignorant … Continue reading
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mission: manage the ministry
1 Timothy 5:1-6:2. As a missionary, tasked with the role of developing the churches in Ephesus, Timothy had the responsibility to see to it that the various ministries were staffed. Paul gives him instructions on how to honor those who … Continue reading
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mission: display godly behavior
1 Timothy 3. Paul’s reason for giving qualification lists in this chapter is not simply administrative. He wants the churches to display proper conduct. The body of believers is the household (family) of God, the church of the living God, … Continue reading
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mission: pray in public
1 Timothy 2. Paul explains to Timothy those things that should be the hallmark of the church’s mission – things he should promote among the people and leaders of Ephesus. Of first importance is the ministry of public prayer. This … Continue reading
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when Christ comes, what will he find?
1 Thessalonians 5:1-22. When our Lord bursts through the clouds at his second coming, what kind of church will be here to meet him? It should be a church who respects the leaders and equipping ministers who labor on her … Continue reading
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when Christ comes, a crown of boasting
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13. Satan had hindered Paul from personally visiting the Thessalonians by means of some affliction (2:18; 3:3, 7). So, Paul sent another member of his team – Timothy – to find out if the gospel was taking root … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 2, 1 Thessalonians 3
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when Christ comes through sharing the gospel
1 Thessalonians 2:1-16. When Christ comes into the lives of people in a community he comes through sharing the gospel. Believers who are called to spread the gospel are willing to suffer whatever it takes to share the truth of … Continue reading
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joy from others
Philippians 2:12-30. Paul was no lone ranger. He was blessed by those who ministered the gospel because of him, those who served alongside him in his team, and those who were sent to support him and provide for his needs. … Continue reading
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grace given to each one of us
Ephesians 4:1-16. Jesus made all believers one. We have the unity of the Spirit, and are called to one destiny. Walking in a manner worthy of that calling requires: Keeping the peace by bearing with one another: accepting our differences … Continue reading
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the stewardship of God’s grace
Ephesians 3. Preaching to the Gentile Ephesians the gospel of God’s grace was a great privilege for Paul. He gladly accepted the dishonor of being imprisoned and mistreated for that cause. He considered the work a gift of God’s grace … Continue reading
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