that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be well received, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians are called to a ministry of proclaiming the gospel message to everyone. Behind...
Romans 13:6 – Taxes? Really?
For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Truth to Learn Paying taxes is part of God’s plan for government. Behind the Words The words “you pay” are from the Greek verb teleō, which literally means “to end.”...
Romans 13:4 – Authority of Vengeance
For he is God's minister for your good. but if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to bring wrath on him who practices evil. Truth to Learn We are to submit to those in authority...
1 Peter 4:10 – Ministering Gifts
each one as has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Truth to Learn God has given every Christian gifts. These are to be shared with the rest of the church, liberally and humbly. Behind the Words The expression...
1 Thessalonians 3:2 – Growth and Service
and sent Timothy, our brother and minister and fellow laborer of God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, Truth to Learn Christians are called both to grow in faith and to serve God through faith. Behind the Words The verb “sent”...
Ephesians 6:21 – The Beloved Waiter
But that you also might know the things concerning me and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; Truth to Learn God gives recognition to those who serve humbly. Behind the Words The words “that...
Ephesians 3:7 – Humble Building Block
of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me according to the working of His power. Truth to Learn God places each of us in the temple of God and gives us the gifts we need to perform the function He...
1 Corinthians 3:5 – Leader or Servant?
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? Truth to Learn A pastor leads by being an example of a humble servant. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “who” is tis, an interrogative pronoun meaning “who?”...
1 Thessalonians 3:2 – Growth and Service
and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, Truth to Learn Christians are called both to grow in faith and to serve God through faith. Behind the Words The verb “sent”...
Ephesians 6:21 – The Beloved Waiter
But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; Truth to Learn God gives recognition to those who serve humbly. Behind the Words The words “that you may know”...