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.

 

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0 #1 RE: True MinistersTIME IS SHORT 2011-05-11 18:29
Im only writing this in case someone else reads this topic. You never address the statement. Unfortunetly the "witness" below here prolly could have chosen better words, but the long and short is Matthew 28:19 and 20 proves that Christ commissioned the preaching work that would continue to the end of the system of things. As regards your statement in a round about way saying that witnesses are not true ministers, I then have this question for you, who then is doing the preaching work that matt 24:14 states has to be preached in all the entire inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come? I know not of another faith that is accomplishing this work on the level of the witnesses, who are preaching what is found in the bible not a mans doctrin. Speaking of which, I really hope you let the lady know who asked about her pastor marrying a divorced woman, that its pretty clear what Jesus himself said at Matt 5:31-32 "31 “Moreover it was said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 However, I say to YOU that everyone divorcing his wife, except on account of fornication, makes her a subject for adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery." So unless she divorced her husband due to adultery, their marriage would be wrong in Gods eyes. The mosaic law allowed for much room in regards divorce, but Jesus set back God's original plan and thoughts on the matter while teaching us the way in which to walk. And John 13:35 tells of the qualities of true ministers, and acts 6:3 explains there will be those taking the lead. Along with Matt 24:45. There has to be an organization taking the lead in both the preaching and teaching work that are teaching from the bible not thoughts of the bible. So tell me another religion that does this. Id love to know. Thanks
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[quote name="Guest User"]If those were the only true ministers, then why did Jesus instruct the preaching work to continue until the end of this system? Why are we in over 236 lands and counting? Matt 24:14 and 28:19. He didn't say "preach until the end of the 1st century." It's so obvious that you're apostate because you go out of your way to TWIST the truth of the Bible. 2 Cor 11:12-14


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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