Thematic Bible: Missionary-work by ministers
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Missionary-work by ministers » Aid those engaged in
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a minister of the church at Cenchrae. I beg you to give her a Christian welcome, as the saints should; and to assist her in any matter in which she may have need of you. For she herself has been made an overseer to many people, including myself.
Even when I lacked the actual necessities of life while I was with you, I was a burden to no one; for whatever I lacked, the brothers from Macedonia supplied, when they came. So I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.
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You are acting faithfully, beloved, in whatever you are doing for the brothers and the strangers. They have borne testimony to your love before the church. You will do well to speed them on their way worthily of God; since for the sake of the Name they have started out, taking nothing from the Gentiles. read more.
Hence we ought to support such, so that we may become fellow workers for the truth.
Hence we ought to support such, so that we may become fellow workers for the truth.
Missionary-work by ministers » No limits to the sphere of
And he said to them. "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.
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Then I saw another angel who was flying in mid-heaven. He had an eternal evangel, to evangelize all the dwellers on the earth, of every nation and tribe and tongue and people.
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Missionary-work by ministers » God qualifies for
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ engaged in
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."
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After finishing his instructions to his twelve disciples, Jesus left that place, in order to teach and to preach in the neighboring cities.
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"Let us go away," he answered, "to the neighboring country towns, that I may preach there, too; because for that purpose I came forth." So he went throughout Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and driving out demons.
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Then summoning the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
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Twelve of them whom he also called "Apostles," he appointed to be with him, and also that he might send them out to preach,
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After this the appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two before his face, into every city and place into which he himself intended to go. And he thus addressed them. "The harvest is abundant, but the harvesters are few. do you therefore pray the lord of the harvest to send forth harvesters into his harvest. "Go your way; behold, I am sending you forth like lambs among wolves. read more.
"Carry no purse, no bag, no shoes; and do not salute any one on your journey. "Into whatever you first enter, say, 'Peace be to this house!' "And if there be any son of peace there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not it shall return to you. "Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give. for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house. "And whatever town you come to, and they receive you, eat whatever they put before you. "Heal the sick in that town and tell them, The kingdom of God draws near to you. "But whatever town you enter, and they do not receive you, Go out into the streets and cry, "'The very dust of your town which clings to your feet we wipe off as protest; but know this, that the kingdom of God is drawing near to you.'
"Carry no purse, no bag, no shoes; and do not salute any one on your journey. "Into whatever you first enter, say, 'Peace be to this house!' "And if there be any son of peace there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not it shall return to you. "Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give. for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house. "And whatever town you come to, and they receive you, eat whatever they put before you. "Heal the sick in that town and tell them, The kingdom of God draws near to you. "But whatever town you enter, and they do not receive you, Go out into the streets and cry, "'The very dust of your town which clings to your feet we wipe off as protest; but know this, that the kingdom of God is drawing near to you.'
Missionary-work by ministers » Warranted by predictions concerning the heathen, &c
Missionary-work by ministers » Required
And he thus addressed them. "The harvest is abundant, but the harvesters are few. do you therefore pray the lord of the harvest to send forth harvesters into his harvest.
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How then shall thy call upon Him in whom they do not believe? And how are they to believe in One of whom they have never heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring a glad gospel.
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of praise
On hearing this they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Forsooth then, to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance unto life."
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After saluting them Paul rehearsed, one by one, the things that God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry. And they, when they heard it, glorified God, and said to him. "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews, of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the Law.
Missionary-work by ministers » Excellency of
And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring a glad gospel.
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Missionary-work by ministers » Commanded
And he said to them. "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.
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Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;
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Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
So they fared forth and summoned men to repentance.
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And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." So after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them, and let them go. So they, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. read more.
And while they were in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews.
And while they were in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews.
Missionary-work by ministers » Opportunities for, not to be neglected
for a door has opened to me, great and effectual, and the opponents are many.
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Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » To be prayed for
Continue to pray at all times, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for it with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; and for me, that utterance may be given me to open my mouth boldly, and to make known the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador,
Missionary-work by ministers » God strengthens for
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
while Paul chose Silas, and set forth commended by the brothers to the grace of God. He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Missionary-work by ministers » Harmony should subsist amongst those engaged in
and when they recognized the grace which had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, then thought to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and to me the right hand of fellowship. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the Jews.
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Missionary-work by ministers » Is according to the purpose of God
and he said: "Thus it is written that the Christ should suffer and rise again from the dead, the third day; "and that repentance unto remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
Missionary-work by ministers » Requires wisdom and meekness
"Behold, it is I who am sending you forth like sheep among wolves. Be then as serpents and as guileless as doves.
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Missionary-work by ministers » Worldly concerns should not delay
To another he said, "Follow me!" But he replied, "Permit me first to go and bury my father." "Leave the dead to bury their own dead," said Jesus to him, "go you and announce, far and wide the kingdom of God." And another man also said to him. "I will follow you, Lord; but first permit me to bid farewell to those who are in my house." read more.
But Jesus answered him, "No man who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
But Jesus answered him, "No man who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
Missionary-work by ministers » Obligations to engage in
But Peter and John said in reply. "Do you decide whether in the sight of God it is right to obey you rather than God; but for our part, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard."
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Noah
if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon an ungodly world;
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Missionary-work by ministers » Guilt and danger of shrinking from
Missionary-work by ministers » Be ready to engage in
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Jonah
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of joy
So the church saw them off on their journey, and they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria. Here they set forth the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.
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Missionary-work by ministers » Directed by the holy ghost
And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
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Missionary-work by ministers » The holy ghost calls to
And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
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Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Philip
Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and began to preach Christ there.
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Related Topics
- Christ Sending
- Communication
- Discipleship
- Evangelism
- Gospel, Descriptions Of
- Herald
- Mission, Of Israel
- Mission, Of The Church
- Missionaries, Call Of
- Missionaries, Task Of