John Chapman - The Apostolic Pattern for Ministry
(2Corinthians 4:1-6)
- 2Corinthians was written by Paul as a defense for his spostolic authority, and 4:5 ("For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.") is the most succinct summary of apostolic ministry.
- The Method - By proclamation
- The Message - Jesus as Messiah (Ruler, Judge and Saviour)
- The Mode - As slaves for Christ
- Conclusion - Colossians 1:28-29 ("We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.") It's hard work proclaiming Jesus as Messiah, but we are slaves to Christ and to the congregation.
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