LIGHT FROM THE WORD

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps” - (1 Peter 2:21) LIGHT FOR NOW: We are to emulate Christ. It's always wonderful when one reads through the four human accounts of the earthly walk of Jesus Christ, usually referred to asContinue reading "FULFILLING YOUR MINISTRY (6)"

“But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word” - (Acts 6:4) LIGHT FOR NOW: The Gospel is a message of reconciliation. The call of God which is salvation is also a call to the ministry of the word. This practically involves the preaching and teaching of the word.Continue reading "FULFILLING YOUR MINISTRY (5)"

“I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” -(Romans 12:1) LIGHT FOR NOW: In the work of ministry, we present ourselves a living sacrifice. 1Peter 2:21-23 captures the description of Jesus’ sacrifice for us: it says,Continue reading "FULFILLING YOUR MINISTRY (4)"

“And Jesus answered and said unto him, blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say unto thee, that thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevailContinue reading "FULFILLING YOUR MINISTRY (3)"

“And say to Archippus, take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, THAT THOU FULFIL IT” (Colossians 4:17). LIGHT FOR NOW: There is a cost associated with making the message (THE GOSPEL) available to others. It is the place of the church to thoroughly train believers so that they will matureContinue reading "FULFILLING YOUR MINISTRY (2)"