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Christian Ministry and Theology of the Church: A Divine Collaboration

Exploring the interconnectedness of Christian ministry and theology of the Church, this essay delves into the significance of these elements in serving the Body of Christ. Highlighting that Christian ministry exists for the benefit of the Church, the text emphasizes the involvement of all members in worship and service. Through various biblical references and passages, the essence of the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ is illuminated. This comprehensive study aims to deepen understanding and appreciation for the unified purpose and function of Christian ministry within the Church, ultimately reflecting the divine intentions for God's people.

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Christian Ministry and Theology of the Church: A Divine Collaboration

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  1. GS20: The Church and its Ministry (CAIM) Part 1 & 2: Theology and images of the church Theme: 1Pet3.14-18. Elmar Roberg GCI Elder +27 82 651 5138 eroberg@gci.org.za Reference (NRSV The New Revised Standard Version)

  2. Agenda

  3. Why this topic? Christian ministry and a theology of the churchbelong to and need each other. When separated, both are undermined. Ministry in the church of Jesus Christ is enriched by a robust theology of the church because the central activities of Christian ministry have always taken place in the context of a particular group of persons who gather in Christ’s name. Christian ministry is an integral aspect of what the church is, and what it is was instituted by its Lord and Savior to accomplish. The nature of the church, which comes first, informs the nature of the church’s ministry. In that way, Christian ministry serves the church, the Body of Christ, not vice versa.

  4. Why this topic? cont’d Christian ministryexists for the sake of the Body of Christ in the name of its Head, Jesus. Ministry is a means to God’s great purposes for his people and, as we will see in this essay, Christian ministry, in one way or another, involves not just pastors and elders or other “leaders,” but all members of the church gathered in congregations for worship and service.

  5. Who is Jesus Christ? The Church is the Church of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus Christ, the Church belongs to the whole Triune God

  6. It is central to this... “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowedbeyour name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial,d but rescue us from the evil one. For the kingdom and the power and the glory are yours forever Mat6.9-13, NRSV

  7. The images of the Church

  8. The images of the Church https://biblehub.com/interlinear/revelation/2.htm https://biblehub.com/greek/1577.htm

  9. The images of the Church (Romans 7:4; 1 Corinthians 6:15; 10:16; 12:12; 12:22; 12:23; 12:27; Ephesians1:23; 2:19; 3:6; 4:12; 4:25; 5:30; Colossians 1:24; 1 Timothy 6:2; Galatians 1:2)

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  13. The images of the Church Consider this: Death of spouse, living keeps ring on Symbol = thing it symbolises; but … is not the thing it symbolises

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  16. The images of the Church Note: this is their reference The church is quickly migrating from Jewish to Gentile (Greek / Roman)

  17. The images of the Church 1Pe2.4-6 Eph2.21

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  19. Selected passages Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. (Eph. 2:19-22) Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. (Acts 1:16) The Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life. (John 5:37-40) As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Pet. 2:4-5) [Jesus] said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself…. He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” (Luke 24:25-27; 44-45) When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. (John 15:26)

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  21. Some reference texts The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. (John 3:29) The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. (Rev. 22:17) Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. (Rev. 19:7) After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church—for we are members of his body. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. (Eph. 5:29-32)

  22. The images of the Church (Isaiah 49:18; 61:10; 62:5; Jeremiah 2:2; 2:32; 7:34; 16:9; 25:10; 33:11; Joel 2:16)

  23. The images of the Church Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them. (John 6:53-56) Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation [koinonia=partaking, sharing, having communion] in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation [koinonia] in the body of Christ? (1 Corinthians 10:16)

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  25. As Jesus committed Himself, TOTALLY, on the cross Go, and do likewise

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