Grace Changes Ministry (Part 1)

Grace Changes Ministry

SELF MINISTRY AND FAMILY MINISTRY

 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

~ 1 Timothy 4:16

1. We Study to do Ministry

a. The reason for Bible study is not to get the grade and pass the class

b. The practical function of personal Bible study is to do ministry (service) to God

2. What is Ministry

a. Ministry is your responsibility from the Lord – Col 4:17 (2 Cor 5:18, Eph 3:7-9)

b. Ministry concerns the things of Christ (the mysteries) – 1 Cor 4:1-2

c. Ministry is the work it takes to grow people into Christ – Eph 4:12-15

d. Ministry work requires maturity, not children: grown ups – Eph 4:13, 1 Cor 14:20

This outline was originally from Justin Johnson at graceambassadors.com, but it has been slightly edited for the purpose of talking about how understanding grace change how we view ministry.

Find outlines like this, and more, at graceambassadors.com

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