The Just Shall Live by Faith
“The Messenger and His Ministry” # 2
Romans 15:22-33
Qualities Of an Effective Minister as Illustrated in the Life of the Apostle Paul.
- From Romans 15:14-21: Gracious, Bold, Faithful, He glorified only in the things that pertained to Christ. He never lost sight of his calling.
- From Romans 15:22-33
- He did a thorough work where he was.
- Paul endured the problems.Paul completed his ministry assignment.
- He had a world-wide vision.
- Paul desired to reach the limits of what was then, the “known world.”
- Paul desired to enlist the help of others to join him in that mission vision.
- He had a heart of compassion for those who were suffering because of their faith.
- Paul was burdened for the believers in Jerusalem and he encouraged the believers in Macedonia and Achaia to take up an offering to help them.
- The Gentiles received the gospel from the Jews, now the Gentiles needed to help the Jews with physical needs.
- He served in the gospel of Christ – not in a man-made organization.
- He maintained that world-wide vision.
- He had no other goal in life but to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- He begged others to join him in prayer for what God had called him to do.
- That he might be delivered from those who wanted to bring him harm.
- That his ministry would be accepted by those whom the Lord had called.
- That he would be able to fulfill his world-wide vision of ministry and missions.
- That he would be refreshed by the testimonies of those who believed his message of Jesus Christ.
- He set the example through intercessory prayer.
- In Acts 21-27, Dr. Luke gives us the account of the last two years of Paul’s life.
- In human terms, Paul was a failure!
- In God’s eyes,Paul was a faithful servant of God, until God called him home.
