The Privilege of Ministry

<p>The Privilege of Ministry, #9 in a series on Ephesians</p><p><br></p><p>Theme: <strong>Every believer has the privilege of ministry.</strong></p><p><strong>Ministry—the basic concepts.</strong></p><ol><li>Stewardship. (2; see also 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Colossians 1:25; 1 Peter 4:10)</li><li>Ministry. (7; see also Acts 20:22-24, 26:16; Romans 15:15-16; 1 Corinthians 12:5; 2 Corinthians 4:1; Colossians 1:23, 25-27, 4:17; 2 Timothy 4:5)</li></ol><p><strong>Ministry—the essential foundation.</strong></p><ol><li>A gift of God’s grace. (2, 7, 8)</li><li>A gift of God’s power. (7; see also 3:20)</li><li>A part of God’s eternal purpose. (11-12)</li><li>A call to hardship and suffering. (13; see also Acts 5:41; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2:3; 2 Timothy 2:9-10, 3:12, 4:5)</li></ol><p><strong>Ministry—the wonderful benefits.</strong></p><ol><li>For the benefit of others. (2, 4-6, 8, 9, 13)</li><li>For the benefit of angels. (10)</li></ol><p><br></p>