Dictionary of Bible Themes
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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 20:28See also1 Peter 5:2
As watchmen
Hebrews 13:17See alsoRomans 16:17;Philippians 3:2
As teachers
1 Timothy 3:2See also2 Timothy 2:2,24
As examples
1 Timothy 4:16See alsoActs 20:28;1 Peter 5:3
What believers owe to those with recognised ministries
Respect
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13See alsoPhilippians 2:29;1 Timothy 5:17
Obedience
Hebrews 13:17See also1 Corinthians 16:15-16
Support
1 Corinthians 9:14Despite Jesus Christ's command, Paul did not claim his rights in this matter, but supported himself as a tentmaker.See alsoLuke 10:7;Galatians 6:6;1 Timothy 5:18;Deuteronomy 25:4
Prayer
Romans 15:30See alsoEphesians 6:19;Philippians 1:19;1 Thessalonians 5:25;Hebrews 13:18
Hospitality
Philippians 2:29-30See alsoGalatians 4:14
Imitation
Hebrews 13:7
Recognised ministers should encourage the ministries of other believers
Colossians 4:17See alsoRomans 12:6-8;1 Corinthians 12:4-11The 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 5:13See alsoRomans 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 4:2See alsoRomans 12:10,16;Galatians 5:26;1 Peter 5:5
In patience
1 Thessalonians 5:14See alsoJames 5:9
In acceptance and forbearance
Romans 15:7See alsoColossians 3:13
In kindness, compassion and forgiveness
Ephesians 4:32See alsoColossians 3:13;1 Thessalonians 5:15
In burden-bearing
Galatians 6:2
In encouragement
1 Thessalonians 5:11See alsoHebrews 3:13;Hebrews 10:24-25
In teaching and admonition
Colossians 3:16See alsoRomans 15:14;Ephesians 5:19;1 Thessalonians 5:14
In prayer and confession of sin
James 5:16
In hospitality
1 Peter 4:9
See also
3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of
3275 Holy Spirit in the church
6652 forgiveness
7020 church, the
7622 disciples, characteristics
7733 leaders
7745 ordination
7924 fellowship in service
7966 spiritual gifts
8292 love
8414 encouragement
8445 hospitality
