The Privilege of Ministry, #9 in a series on Ephesians

Theme: Every believer has the privilege of ministry.

Ministry—the basic concepts.

1. Stewardship. (2; see also 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Colossians 1:25; 1 Peter 4:10)
2. Ministry. (7; see also Acts 20:22-24, 26:16; Romans 15:15-16; 1 Corinthians 12:5; 2 Corinthians 4:1; Colossians 1:23, 25-27, 4:17; 2 Timothy 4:5)

Ministry—the essential foundation.

1. A gift of God’s grace. (2, 7, 8)
2. A gift of God’s power. (7; see also 3:20)
3. A part of God’s eternal purpose. (11-12)
4. A call to hardship and suffering. (13; see also Acts 5:41; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2:3; 2 Timothy 2:9-10, 3:12, 4:5)

Ministry—the wonderful benefits.

1. For the benefit of others. (2, 4-6, 8, 9, 13)
2. For the benefit of angels. (10)