Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7900 The life of the church » 7939 ministry » 7943 ministry, in the church The regular ministry of officially appointed or recognised ministers is a particular instance of the duty and call of all God's people. The responsibilities of those in recognised ministry As shepherds Acts 20:28 See also 1 Peter 5:2 As watchmen Hebrews 13:17 See also Romans 16:17; Philippians 3:2 As teachers 1 Timothy 3:2 See also 2 Timothy 2:2,24 As examples 1 Timothy 4:16 See also Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:3 What believers owe to those with recognised ministries Respect 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 See also Philippians 2:29; 1 Timothy 5:17 Obedience Hebrews 13:17 See also 1 Corinthians 16:15-16 Support 1 Corinthians 9:14 Despite Jesus Christ's command, Paul did not claim his rights in this matter, but supported himself as a tentmaker. See also Luke 10:7; Galatians 6:6; 1 Timothy 5:18; Deuteronomy 25:4 Prayer Romans 15:30 See also Ephesians 6:19; Philippians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:25; Hebrews 13:18 Hospitality Philippians 2:29-30 See also Galatians 4:14 Imitation Recognised ministers should encourage the ministries of other believers Colossians 4:17 See also Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 The Holy Spirit allocates gifts and enables ministries. No individual has all the gifts; ministry is shared and mutual; Ephesians 4:7,11-13 The motivation of ministry is mutual love Galatians 5:13 See also Romans 12:10; Romans 13:8; Colossians 3:12-14; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:23 How love is expressed in mutual ministry In humility Ephesians 4:2 See also Romans 12:10,16; Galatians 5:26; 1 Peter 5:5 In patience 1 Thessalonians 5:14 See also James 5:9 In acceptance and forbearance Romans 15:7 See also Colossians 3:13 In kindness, compassion and forgiveness Ephesians 4:32 See also Colossians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 In burden-bearing In encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:11 See also Hebrews 3:13; Hebrews 10:24-25 In teaching and admonition Colossians 3:16 See also Romans 15:14; Ephesians 5:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:14 In prayer and confession of sin In hospitality See also
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