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What is Christian ministry?
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Christian ministry is serving God and people in the name of Jesus Christ. It includes teaching, preaching, prayer, worship, care for the poor, and everyday acts of love. Ministry is not only for pastors. Every believer is called to serve, equipping the church and pointing others to Christ.
“Ephesians 4:12” the Bible points here. Read more Scripture.
At a glance
| Topic | What is Christian ministry? |
|---|---|
| Scripture anchor | Ephesians 4:12 |
| Scripture text used | King James Version, Public domain |
| Language of this page | English |
| Authorship of this page | Written in English by The Living Bread |
The Scripture this answer points to
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Ephesians 4:12
Quoted from the King James Version, read from the stored text and never typed from memory.
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. Readers most often set these passages beside Ephesians 4:12.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
- Ephesians 4:16: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
- 1 Corinthians 12:27: Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
- Romans 15:14: And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
- Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4-5: He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
Questions people ask
Where does this answer come from?
It is a short, honest answer in plain words, grounded in Ephesians 4:12. It is not the last word. The last word belongs to Scripture and to Christ.
Can I talk with someone about this question?
Yes. On The Living Bread you can ask the family of God to pray with you, free and without an account, and a real person will pray for you by name.
Where should I read more?
Begin with Ephesians 4:12 in your own Bible, then read the related questions below. Test everything against Scripture.
Take one step this week
- Read Ephesians 4:12 slowly in your own Bible, twice.
- Tell one trusted person what you are asking, and listen to what they say.
- Pray one honest sentence about it today, in your own words.
How this page is made
This answer was written by The Living Bread in plain words and grounded in Scripture. Scripture is read from the King James Version (Public domain), never typed from memory. Cross references come from OpenBible.info (CC BY). If something here is wrong, write to support@living-bread.org and we will correct it.
Take the next step
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