New Life in Christ Forrest Bivens and David Valleskey

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New Life in ChristForrest Bivens and David
Valleskey

• Lesson 19
• The Christian and Body Ministry

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In The Last Lesson

• God has declared us not guilty of our sins and
  Christs merit covers us. But we still need to
  learn more about how to live as God wants us to.
• God wants us to regularly use all of the ways he
  has given us to hear the Gospel so that he can
  build up our faith and bless us.

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Two Truths to Remember

• 1. Every believer is
• Jesus is
• we are all joined together as fellow-members who
  belong to each other.
• 2. Every believer has spiritual and a
  (service) to carry out. We are to act and
  serve for the

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Romans 124-8 Just as each of us has one body
with many members, and these members do not all
have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are
many form one body, and each member belongs to
all the others. 6 We have different gifts,
according to the grace given us. If a mans gift
is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to
his faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve if
it is teaching, let him teach 8 if it is
encouraging, let him encourage if it is
contributing to the needs of others, let him give
generously if it is leadership, let him govern
diligently if it is showing mercy, let him do it
cheerfully.
Romans 124-8
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Romans 124-8 Just as each of us has one body
with many members, and these members do not all
have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are
many form one body, and each member belongs to
all the others. 6 We have different gifts,
according to the grace given us. If a mans gift
is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to
his faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve if
it is teaching, let him teach 8 if it is
encouraging, let him encourage if it is
contributing to the needs of others, let him give
generously if it is leadership, let him govern
diligently if it is showing mercy, let him do it
cheerfully.
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1 Corinthians 127,12,19 Now to each one the
manifestation of the Spirit is given for the
common good. 12 The body is a unit, though it is
made up of many parts and though all its parts
are many, they form one body. So it is with
Christ. 19 If they were all one part, where
would the body be?
1 Corinthians 127,12,19
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1 Corinthians 127,12,19 Now to each one the
manifestation of the Spirit is given for the
common good. 12 The body is a unit, though it is
made up of many parts and though all its parts
are many, they form one body. So it is with
Christ19 If they were all one part, where would
the body be?
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Two Truths to Remember

• 1. Every believer is
• Jesus is
• We are all joined together as fellow-members who
  belong to each other.

a member of Christs body, the church
the Head and Lord of the Body.
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Two Truths to Remember

• 2. Every believer has spiritual and a
  (service) to carry out. We are to
  act and serve for the

gifts
ministry
common good.
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What is our Ministry?

• Above all, to
• Also to serve with Gods Word and
  Sacrament.

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1 Corinthians 1031 So whether you eat or drink
or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of
God.
1 Corinthians 1031
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1 Corinthians 1031 So whether you eat or drink
or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of
God.
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What is our Ministry?

• Above all, to
• Also to serve with Gods Word and
  Sacrament.

serve and glorify God
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2 Peter 318
2 Peter 318 But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be
glory both now and forever! Amen.
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2 Peter 318 But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be
glory both now and forever! Amen.
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Hebrews 513-61 Anyone who lives on milk, being
still an infant, is not acquainted with the
teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food
is for the mature, who by constant use have
trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
61 Therefore let us leave the elementary
teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not
laying again the foundation of repentance from
acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,
Hebrews 513-61
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Hebrews 513-61 Anyone who lives on milk, being
still an infant, is not acquainted with the
teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food
is for the mature, who by constant use have
trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
61 Therefore let us leave the elementary
teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not
laying again the foundation of repentance from
acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,
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What is our Ministry?

• Above all, to
• Also to serve with Gods Word
  and Sacrament.

serve and glorify God
ourselves
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What is our Ministry?

• 3. Also to help our by
• a. each other in love.
• b. each other as we worship
  together.
• c. one another in love.
• d. for each other lovingly in all
  things.

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Galatians 610
Galatians 610 Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people, especially to those
who belong to the family of believers.
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Galatians 610 Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people, especially to those
who belong to the family of believers.
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What is our Ministry?
fellow Christians

• 3. Also to help our
  by
• a. each other in love.
• b. each other as we worship
  together.
• c. one another in love.
• d. for each other lovingly in all
  things.

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Galatians 513 You, my brothers, were called to
be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge
the sinful nature rather, serve one another in
love.
Galatians 513
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Galatians 513 You, my brothers, were called to
be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge
the sinful nature rather, serve one another in
love.
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What is our Ministry?

• 3. Also to help our
  by
• a. each other in love.
• b. each other as we worship
  together.
• c. one another in love.
• d. for each other lovingly in all
  things.

fellow Christians
serving
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Hebrews 1024,25 And let us consider how we may
spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some
are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage
one anotherand all the more as you see the Day
approaching.
Hebrews 1024,25
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Hebrews 1024,25 And let us consider how we may
spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some
are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage
one anotherand all the more as you see the Day
approaching.
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Colossians 315-17 Let the peace of Christ rule
in your hearts, since as members of one body you
were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let
the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you
teach and admonish one another with all wisdom,
and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs
with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And
whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it
all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks
to God the Father through him.
Colossians 315-17
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Colossians 315-17 Let the peace of Christ rule
in your hearts, since as members of one body you
were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let
the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you
teach and admonish one another with all wisdom,
and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs
with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And
whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it
all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks
to God the Father through him.
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What is our Ministry?

• 3. Also to help our
  by
• a. each other in love.
• b. each other as we worship
  together.
• c. one another in love.
• d. for each other lovingly in all
  things.

fellow Christians
serving
encouraging
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Matthew 1815-18 If your brother sins against
you, go and show him his fault, just between the
two of you. If he listens to you, you have won
your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen,
take one or two others along, so that every
matter may be established by the testimony of two
or three witnesses. 17 If he refuses to listen
to them, tell it to the church and if he refuses
to listen even to the church, treat him as you
would a pagan or a tax collector. 18 I tell you
the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be
bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth
will be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 1815-18
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Matthew 1815-18 If your brother sins against
you, go and show him his fault, just between the
two of you. If he listens to you, you have won
your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen,
take one or two others along, so that every
matter may be established by the testimony of two
or three witnesses. 17 If he refuses to listen
to them, tell it to the church and if he refuses
to listen even to the church, treat him as you
would a pagan or a tax collector. 18 I tell you
the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be
bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth
will be loosed in heaven.
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What is our Ministry?

• 3. Also to help our
  by
• a. each other in love.
• b. each other as we worship
  together.
• c. one another in love.
• d. for each other lovingly in all
  things.

fellow Christians
serving
encouraging
disciplining
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James 516 Therefore confess your sins to each
other and pray for each other so that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful
and effective.
James 516
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James 516 Therefore confess your sins to each
other and pray for each other so that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful
and effective.
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What is our Ministry?

• 3. Also to help our
  by
• a. each other in love.
• b. each other as we worship
  together.
• c. one another in love.
• d. for each other lovingly in all
  things.

fellow Christians
serving
encouraging
disciplining
praying
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What is our Ministry?

• 4. Also to serve our (fellowmen)
  by
• them to God by our words and deeds.
• to them about Jesus Christ and the
  Gospel.
• for them lovingly.

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Galatians 610
Galatians 610 Therefore, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people,
especially to those who belong to the family of
believers.
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Galatians 610 Therefore, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people,
especially to those who belong to the family of
believers.
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What is our Ministry?
neighbor

• 4. Also to serve our (fellowmen)
  by
• them to God by our words and deeds.
• to them about Jesus Christ and the
  Gospel.
• for them lovingly.

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Matthew 516
Matthew 516 In the same way, let your light
shine before men, that they may see your good
deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
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Matthew 516 In the same way, let your light
shine before men, that they may see your good
deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
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What is our Ministry?
neighbor

• 4. Also to serve our (fellowmen)
  by
• them to God by our words and deeds.
• to them about Jesus Christ and the
  Gospel.
• for them lovingly.

Attracting
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Acts 18 But you will receive power when the
Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 18
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Acts 18 But you will receive power when the
Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
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What is our Ministry?
neighbor

• 4. Also to serve our (fellowmen)
  by
• them to God by our words and deeds.
• to them about Jesus Christ and
  the Gospel.
• for them lovingly.

Attracting
Witnessing
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1 Timothy 21
1 Timothy 21 I urge, then, first of all, that
requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving
be made for everyone
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1 Timothy 21 I urge, then, first of all, that
requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving
be made for everyone
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What is our Ministry?
neighbor

• 4. Also to serve our (fellowmen)
  by
• them to God by our words and deeds.
• to them about Jesus Christ and
  the Gospel.
• for them lovingly.

Attracting
Witnessing
Praying
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How we can serve

• We are to recognize and cultivate our individual
  and use them for the
  of all. The chief attitude in our using them is
  the desire to be
• We are to strive for and be
  prepared or equipped for active ministry, under
  the leadership of our pastors and other spiritual
  leaders.

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1 Peter 410,11 Each one should use whatever
gift he has received to serve others, faithfully
administering Gods grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one
speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves,
he should do it with the strength God provides,
so that in all things God may be praised through
Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power
for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 410,11
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1 Peter 410,11 Each one should use whatever
gift he has received to serve others, faithfully
administering Gods grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one
speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves,
he should do it with the strength God provides,
so that in all things God may be praised through
Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power
for ever and ever. Amen.
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How we can serve

• We are to recognize and cultivate our individual
  and use them for the
  of all. The chief attitude in our using them
  is the desire to be .
• We are to strive for and be
  prepared or equipped for active ministry, under
  the leadership of our pastors and other spiritual
  leaders.

gifts
common good
faithful
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Ephesians 411-16 It was he who gave some to be
apostles, some to be prophets, some to be
evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
12 to prepare Gods people for works of service,
so that the body of Christ may be built up 13
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the
knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,
attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of
Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants,
tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown
here and there by every wind of teaching and by
the cunning and craftiness of men in their
deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the
truth in love, we will in all things grow up into
him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From
him the whole body, joined and held together by
every supporting ligament, grows and builds
itself up in love, as each part does its work.
Ephesians 411-16
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Ephesians 411-16 It was he who gave some to be
apostles, some to be prophets, some to be
evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
12 to prepare Gods people for works of service,
so that the body of Christ may be built up 13
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the
knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,
attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of
Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants,
tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown
here and there by every wind of teaching and by
the cunning and craftiness of men in their
deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the
truth in love, we will in all things grow up into
him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From
him the whole body, joined and held together by
every supporting ligament, grows and builds
itself up in love, as each part does its work.
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How we can serve

• We are to recognize and cultivate our individual
  and use them for the
  of all. The chief attitude in our using them
  is the desire to be .
• We are to strive for
  and be prepared or equipped for active ministry,
  under the leadership of our pastors and other
  spiritual leaders.

gifts
common good
faithful
spiritual maturity
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Colossians 323 Whatever you do, work at it with
all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for
men,
Colossians 323
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Colossians 323 Whatever you do, work at it with
all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for
men,
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How we can serve

• 3. We are to strive and build up each other from
  day to day, throughout the week, and know that in
  reality

were serving the Lord
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How we can serve

• Notes
• 1) Every Christian has at least one spiritual
  gift to be used for the ministry of the Body.
  Each member is important and needed for a
  complete ministry to be carried out.
• 2)For positions of oversight and leadership among
  the saints, the Bible gives certain
  qualifications and directives that should be
  studied. See for example,1 Timothy 31-13 1
  Timothy 211-15, 1 Corinthians 1434-36.