Romans 15:14-24 The Characteristics of Paul's Ministry

Paul explained the characteristics of his ministry:

1)  It was received by grace:  "It was God's grace that saved him and it was God's grace that called him and made him an apostle."

2)  It was centered in the gospel:  "Paul looked on himself as a priest at the altar, offering up to God the Gentiles he had won to Christ."

3)  It was done for God's glory:  "Paul was not bragging about his ministry.  He was boasting in what the Lord had done."

4)  It was done by God's power:  "The Holy Spirit empowered Paul to minister and enabled him to perform mighty signs and wonders."

5)  It was according to God's plan:  "God had a special plan for Paul to follow:  he was not to preach where any other apostle had ministered ... He took the gospel and left behind witnessing churches and Christians who would carry on the work.  Paul finished one job before he started another one."

Father, please help me to receive what You've given me to do, to center it on the gospel, and to do it for Your glory and not my own.  Empower and enable me by Your Spirit and according to Your plan.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford