The Qualification For Fulltime Minister

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.

The burden of Moab. For in a night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nought; for in a night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nought. — read the full passage →

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth, my people, out of her, that ye have no fellowship with her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues:

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, — read the full passage →

traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — read the full passage →

Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: — read the full passage →

which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ;

Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

For such a high priest became us, holy, guileless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, — read the full passage →

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;

But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts,

holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from these also turn away.

without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good,

For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come. — read the full passage →

But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come.

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

Rejoice always; — read the full passage →

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

having blotted out the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross;

who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;

for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;

speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling; — read the full passage →

and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church, — read the full passage →

For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ.

For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you,

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Now concerning spiritualgifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. — read the full passage →

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.

Or are ye ignorant that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

And on the morrow we departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him.

I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock; — read the full passage →

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.

And upon the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, intending to depart on the morrow; and prolonged his speech until midnight.

And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.

And not a few of them that practised magical arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all; and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

And when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and questioning with them, the brethren appointed that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning.

Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. — read the full passage →

And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.

Nowthere wasa certain man in Cæsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? — read the full passage →

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles. — read the full passage →

whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls.

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, saying, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto my words.

Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — read the full passage →

Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.