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. Using this definition and making a comparison to the true ministers spoken about in the Holy Bible, it is apparent that one who has this position is a servant to others. The chief example being Jesus Christ, and then Apostles, Prophets and other righteous people who lived as examples to follow. These men are the only true ministers who were appointed by God to receive information and instruction for mankind.
Who is a Minister?
Mark 10:42-45 Jesus Christ, the greatest servant, did not take advantage of His authority over His followers, instead, he served them.
Ephesians 3:4-8 Paul was appointed by Jesus Christ to preach, teach and minister, to the Gentiles.
1 Timothy 2:7 The words spoken by Paul can be trusted.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 Those who wrote the scriptures are the true ministers.
1 Corinthians 4:1 Recognize the true ministers. Your life may depend on it.
After reviewing this study, you may be interested in the study topic titled, Clergy.
Comments
Quoting Bible Research:
It is true that there are many Disciples in Christ whom are called ministers. The point of the study on True Ministers is that there are also many people who do not teach the truth and yet call themselves ordained ministers. For example, how many ministers are there that say they are called by God or ordained by God and yet teach a trinity or rapture? The words trinity or rapture do not even exist in the Bible. This is why the study above shows and warns true Disciples to make sure the information they learn are from the true ministers.
The Apostle Paul, one of our true ministers even warned us of other ministers who appear righteous, but do not teach the truth.
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