MINISTERS

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Called by God

Exodus 28:1 Hebrews 5:4

Qualified by God

Isaiah 6:5-7 2 Corinthians 3:5 2 Corinthians 3:6

Commissioned by Christ

Sent by the Holy Spirit

Acts 13:2 Acts 13:4

Have authority from God

2 Corinthians 10:8 2 Corinthians 13:10

Authority of, is for edification

2 Corinthians 10:8 2 Corinthians 13:10

Separated to the gospel

Entrusted with the gospel

1 Thessalonians 2:4

DESCRIBED AS

2 Corinthians 5:20

Specially protected by God

2 Corinthians 1:10

Necessity for

Matthew 9:37 Matthew 9:38 Romans 10:14

Excellency of

Labours of, vain, without God's blessing

1 Corinthians 3:7 1 Corinthians 15:10

Compared to earthen vessels

2 Corinthians 4:7

SHOULD BE

Isaiah 52:11 1 Timothy 3:9

denying

1 Corinthians 9:27

SHOULD NOT BE

pleasers

Galatians 1:10 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Should seek the salvation of their flock

1 Corinthians 10:33

Should avoid giving unnecessary offence

1 Corinthians 10:32 1 Corinthians 10:33 2 Corinthians 6:3

Should make full proof of their ministry

ARE BOUND TO

Mark 16:16 1 Corinthians 1:17

17; Ac 20:28; 1Pe 5:2

2 Corinthians 12:19 Ephesians 4:12

6

SHOULD PREACH

Acts 8:5 Acts 8:35 1 Corinthians 2:2

17

Ezekiel 3:17 Ezekiel 3:18

Woe to those who do not preach the gospel

1 Corinthians 9:16

WHEN FAITHFUL

2 Corinthians 6:4

9

2 Corinthians 4:2

WHEN UNFAITHFUL

Isaiah 56:10-12 Titus 1:10 Titus 1:11

8; Mt 24:48-51

1 Corinthians 4:1 Galatians 4:14

11; Ga 6:6

Faithful-Exemplified

Matthew 28:16-19