PASTOR CHRIS

A Ministry For Every Believer



" God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto
them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:19).

o a lot of people, the preaching of the gospel ought to be only from behind the
pulpit. This is not true. God didnt assign the preaching of the gospel to a select
few in the body of Christ. In fact, the office of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors,
and teachers is not to the world, but to the Church. The Bible says in Ephesians 4:11-12,
And he gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some, pastors
and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry.
These five-fold ministry gifts in the Church are for the perfecting of the saints, so that
the saints can do the work of the ministry. What is this work of the ministry? It is the
preaching of the gospel to the peoples of the world. This is what the Bible refers to as the
ministry of reconciliation; its a ministry for every believer.
The moment you became a child of God, having eternal life, with the infilling of the
Holy Ghost, you became a witness of His resurrection; a minister of reconciliation.
Thats your office! Youre a witness of eternal life, a preacher and proof-producer. Every
Christian has been called to carry out this great ministry of reconciliation; its the greatest
ministry that could ever be given to any man.
The Bible says theres more joy in heaven over one sinner that repents than over
ninety-nine just persons that need no repentance (Luke 15:7). Let all of heaven resound
with joy everyday, as you fulfill your duty as a minister of divine verities by leading
someone to Christ. Let your daily routine and engagements accommodate actions and
activities that culminate in leading people to Christ. This is your priestly ministry as a
believer.

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F U RT H E R S T U DY : A C T S 20:24; 1 T I M OTHY 1:12

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