What the Bible says about Work, The
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Romans 1:8 This congregation was already so well established that other people in the world (presumably around the Mediterranean Sea) had already heard of the faith of the converted people in Rome. It must have been outstanding for him to make a statement like this, yet nonetheless, he still wanted to go there and preach the gospel to them. Does this not show us that it is the responsibility of the ministry, the pastors of the church, including the apostles, evangelists, and local elders, to preach the gospel of the Kingdom of God continually to the church? Our faith, the body of truth, remember, is the source of our spiritual strength. John W. Ritenbaugh What Is the Work of God Now? (Part One) Related Topics: God's Work | Minister | Minister, Duty of | Ministry, Function of | Ministry, Responsibility of | Pastor | Pastor's Responsibility | Preaching the Gospel | Work Of God | Work of God, Priorities of | Work of God, Shifting Emphasis in | Work, The

Revelation 2:25 There is no sense that they are going to die before He comes. His return is so imminent, He says, "Hold fast till I come." It is as if He is saying, "You only have a little while to hang on." John W. Ritenbaugh What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Four) Related Topics: Church at Thyatira | Church Eras | Church, The | Church, Work of the | End-Time Church | Holding Fast | Jesus Christ's Return | Seven Churches of Revelation | Thyatira | Thyatira, Church of | Work Of God | Work, The

Revelation 2:25 One can hold fast only to what one has previously been given. They had been given something in the past. They had drifted away into a relationship with the world. Idolatry was present in their character. But Christ says, "Hold fast to that which remains"—something that had previously been given—so that they would not drift any further. John W. Ritenbaugh What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Four) Related Topics: Church at Thyatira | Church Eras | Church, The | Church, Work of the | Churches of Revelation 2-3 | Drifting Spiritually | End-Time Church | Holding Fast | Jesus Christ's Return | Seven Churches of Revelation | Thyatira | Thyatira, Church of | Work Of God | Work, The

 

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