Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. And GOD hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. (1Co 12:27-31)
Regardless of which gifts we have, and how He has bestowed them, we are to use them to disciple one another, exhort one another, love one another, and go out and make disciples. We are to minister in the church as members one of another, and as His body, reach out to those who have never repented of their sins and received Christ by faith in Him. We are His ambassadors, and empowered by the Holy Spirit we do His work of evangelism, discipleship, and missions, to build up one another in the faith, meet peoples needs as GOD provides, and reach the lost for Christ and His Kingdom.
As ministers of reconciliation we are commanded to take His whole Word to this whole world that they may know Him and the power of His resurrection. As His people we are to equip one another for the work of the ministry through His Word and love one another for that is the more excellent way. As His witnesses we are to go and make disciples, and as we go, we take the Good News of Salvation through repentance and trust in Him to all who will hear that those who believe may have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet