Christ, Apostles, and Prophets are true ministers of God.
Jesus Christ, the apostles, and the prophets were inspired to write down the words that the Holy Spirit gave them.
Jesus Christ preached and his Apostles still teach us today.
Minister: according to the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Greek reference 1249 – to run on errands; an attendant, generally a waiter, such as one at a table or in other menial duties, deacon, minister, servant.
Using this definition and making a comparison to the true ministers spoken about in the Holy Bible, it is apparent that a person who has this position is a servant to others. The chief example is Jesus Christ, then the Apostles and Prophets and other righteous people who lived as examples to follow. These men are the only true ministers who God appointed to receive information and instruction for mankind.
Study 08: Christ, Apostles, and Prophets
Deuteronomy 18:15-22
Moses prophesied about a future prophet that would come, and to listen to him. Whom might that prophet be that Moses spoke about? See also John 5:46, “If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me”.
Acts 3:20-24
We must listen to the true ministers of God who were inspired to write down the words that God gave to them by the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus Christ gave the authority to His Apostles to continue His work.
Acts 26:13-18
Paul was chosen to be a minister to preach to the Gentiles and to those who were not of the Israelite lineage.
2 Peter 3:1-2
Peter is telling us to listen to the Holy Prophets and Apostles.
1 John 4:1-2
We must test the spirits of men who claim they are ministers of God, by using help from the Holy Spirit and comparing what they say to the scriptures.
2 Peter 1:20-21
Holy men of God were moved by the Holy Spirit and wrote down the teachings for us to follow. The scriptures are true and are a primary source for guidance in spirituality and understanding.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
Paul instructed Timothy to find other faithful people, and teach them about Jesus Christ, and then they could teach others.
1 Corinthians 4:1
True Apostleship.
Additional References:
- Jude 17
- Ephesians 3:1, 4-7
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15
- 1 Corinthians 11:1-2
- Jeremiah 26:5
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