The Central Point of the New Testament Ministry

 

The Central Point of the New Testament Ministry 

Acts 2:36: "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah."

1 Peter 5:10: "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 

Dimension	Content	Detailed Scriptures
Center	Supplying the all-inclusive Christ (the concrete manifestation of the Triune God) to people	2 Peter 1:12-21: "So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory... We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." Acts 3:13, 15: "The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, glorified his servant Jesus... You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead." 1 Peter 2:2-5: "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
Process	The salvation process of the Triune God: 1. Incarnation 2. Human life 3. Crucifixion 4. Resurrection 5. Ascension
Means	1. Christ's redemption 2. Operation of the Holy Spirit
Distribution	Dispensing God Himself to the redeemed: 1. As the unique life portion 2. Providing life supply 3. Supplying all needs	2 Peter 1:2-4: "Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." 2 Corinthians 3:8-9: "Will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!" 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."
Building	Building the church as Christ's body according to the Father's eternal purpose
Conclusion	Perfect manifestation of the Triune God, that is, the fullness of the Triune God

This comprehensive table elaborates on the core of the New Testament ministry, demonstrating how the Triune God, through His redemptive work, completely dispenses Himself to believers. The ultimate purpose is to build Christ's body, fully manifesting God's glory and fullness.

Key Insights:

• The ministry centers on Christ as the comprehensive manifestation of the Triune God
• It involves a complete salvation process from incarnation to ascension
• The goal is to distribute God's life and nature to believers
• The ultimate result is the building of the church as Christ's body
• The entire process culminates in the full manifestation of the Triune God's glory

*Please refer to Thanksgiving 2024 International Conference: Living the Christian Life and Church Life under God's Administration for God's Economy - First Message: God's Administration for God's Economy