Introduction
The Bible speaks of ministers — those called and ordained to serve in the ministry of the Gospel. What does Scripture teach about this calling and work?
Ministers of the New Testament
"Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life."
— 2 Corinthians 3:6
Ministers of Reconciliation
"And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that 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 5:18-19
Faithful Ministers
"Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."
— 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Ministers of Jesus Christ
"That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost."
— Romans 15:16
The Minister's Charge
"I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
— 2 Timothy 4:1-2
Conclusion
Ministers of the Gospel are called to be faithful stewards of the mysteries of God, preaching the word of reconciliation. They are to minister in the power of the Spirit, not in their own strength, declaring the whole counsel of God with boldness and faithfulness.