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Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As

Every Christian is called to share the gospel and extend Christ's kingdom through word and deed. Missionary work is not limited to professional missionaries but is the responsibility and privilege of all believers.

Overview

Scripture teaches that all Christians should actively participate in spreading the gospel and serving others in Christ's name. Whether through personal testimony, discipleship, or acts of service, every believer is equipped by the Holy Spirit to advance God's kingdom. This calling flows naturally from knowing Jesus and experiencing His transformative power.

Key Scriptures

"Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom" (Matthew 12:35, ESV). "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Peter 4:10, ESV). "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:10, ESV).

Application

Identify your spiritual gifts and actively look for opportunities to share your faith and serve others in your daily relationships, community, and church.

Scripture References 40

Acts 10:38 Judges 5:23 Luke 19:40 John 1:41 John 1:42 Luke 2:38 Acts 18:25 Acts 18:26 1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:11 Acts 4:36 Acts 4:37 Daniel 12:3 2 Kings 5:3 Luke 23:47 Ezra 1:5 Luke 19:37 Luke 19:38 Proverbs 11:25 Proverbs 11:30 1 Corinthians 1:27 James 5:19 James 5:20 Exodus 19:6 1 Peter 2:9 1 Samuel 2:1 1 Samuel 2:2 1 Samuel 2:3 1 Samuel 2:4 1 Samuel 2:5 1 Samuel 2:6 1 Samuel 2:7 1 Samuel 2:8 1 Samuel 2:9 1 Samuel 2:10 1 Corinthians 1:27 Matthew 25:14 Luke 19:13 Matthew 5:16 Philippians 2:15

Full Topical Reference List 211 total — Nave's Topical Bible

After the example of Christ

Acts 10:38

An imperative duty

Judges 5:23 Luke 19:40

Andrew

John 1:41 John 1:42

Anna

Luke 2:38

Apollos

Acts 18:25

Aquila, &c

Acts 18:26

As faithful stewards

1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:11

Barnabas

Acts 4:36 Acts 4:37

Blessedness of

Daniel 12:3

Captive maid

2 Kings 5:3

Centurion

Luke 23:47

Chief of the Fathers, &c

Ezra 1:5

Disciples

Luke 19:37 Luke 19:38

Encouragement to

1 Corinthians 1:27 James 5:19 James 5:20 Proverbs 11:25 Proverbs 11:30

From their calling as saints

1 Peter 2:9 Exodus 19:6

Hannah

1 Samuel 2:1 1 Samuel 2:2 1 Samuel 2:3 1 Samuel 2:4 1 Samuel 2:5 1 Samuel 2:6 1 Samuel 2:7 1 Samuel 2:8 1 Samuel 2:9 1 Samuel 2:10

However weak they may be

1 Corinthians 1:27

Illustrated

Luke 19:13 Matthew 25:14

In a holy example

1 Thessalonians 1:7 Matthew 5:16 Philippians 2:15

In admonishing others

1 Thessalonians 5:14 2 Thessalonians 3:15

In aiding ministers in their labours

2 Corinthians 11:9 3 John 1:6 Philippians 4:14 Philippians 4:15 Philippians 4:16 Romans 16:3 Romans 16:9

In declaring what God has done for them

Psalms 66:16 Psalms 116:16 Psalms 116:17 Psalms 116:18 Psalms 116:19

In dedicating themselves to the service of God

Joshua 24:15 Psalms 27:4

In devoting all property to God

1 Chronicles 29:2 1 Chronicles 29:3 1 Chronicles 29:14 1 Chronicles 29:16 Acts 2:45 Acts 4:32 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:34 Ecclesiastes 11:1 Luke 12:33 Luke 18:22 Luke 18:28 Mark 12:44 Matthew 6:19 Matthew 6:20

In encouraging the weak

1 Thessalonians 5:14 Isaiah 35:3 Isaiah 35:4 Romans 14:1 Romans 15:1

In first giving their own selves to the Lord

2 Corinthians 8:5

In following Christ

Luke 14:27 Luke 18:22

In forsaking all for Christ

Luke 5:11

In giving a reason for their faith

1 Peter 3:15 Deuteronomy 6:20 Deuteronomy 6:21 Exodus 12:26 Exodus 12:27

In hating life for Christ

Luke 14:26

In holy boldness

Psalms 119:46

In holy conduct

1 Peter 2:12

In holy conservation

Colossians 4:6 Ephesians 4:29 Proverbs 10:31 Proverbs 15:7 Psalms 37:30

In interceding for others

Colossians 4:3 Hebrews 13:18 James 5:16

In inviting forth God's praises

Isaiah 43:21

In inviting others to embrace the gospel

Isaiah 2:3 John 1:46 John 4:29 Psalms 34:8

In joyfully suffering for Christ

Hebrews 10:34

In old age

Deuteronomy 32:7 Psalms 71:18

In openly confessing Christ

Matthew 10:32

In preferring Christ above all relations

1 Corinthians 2:2 Luke 14:26

In reproving others

Ephesians 5:11 Leviticus 19:17

In seeking the edification of others

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Romans 14:19 Romans 15:2

In showing forth God's praises

Isaiah 43:21

In talking of God and his works

Psalms 71:24 Psalms 77:12 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 145:11 Psalms 145:12

In teaching and exhorting

Colossians 3:16 Hebrews 3:13 Hebrews 10:25 Psalms 34:11 Psalms 51:13

In the family

1 Corinthians 7:16 Deuteronomy 6:7 Isaiah 38:19 Psalms 78:5 Psalms 78:6 Psalms 78:7 Psalms 78:8

In their intercourse with the world

1 Peter 2:12 Matthew 5:16 Philippians 2:15 Philippians 2:16

In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c

2 Corinthians 9:9 Acts 20:35 James 1:27 Leviticus 25:35 Matthew 25:36 Psalms 112:9

In youth

Psalms 71:17 Psalms 148:12 Psalms 148:13

Joanna, &c

Luke 8:3

Leper

Luke 17:15

Onesiphorus

Persecuted Saints

Acts 8:4 Acts 11:19 Acts 11:20

Philemon

Philemon 1:1 Philemon 1:2 Philemon 1:3 Philemon 1:4 Philemon 1:5 Philemon 1:6

Philip

John 1:46

Restored demoniac

Mark 5:20

Shadrach, &c

Daniel 3:16 Daniel 3:17 Daniel 3:18

Shepherds

Luke 2:17

The principle on which

2 Corinthians 5:14 2 Corinthians 5:15

The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to

Matthew 23:15

The zeal of idolaters should provoke to

Jeremiah 7:18

Various individuals

Romans 16:1 Romans 16:2 Romans 16:3 Romans 16:4 Romans 16:5 Romans 16:6 Romans 16:7 Romans 16:8 Romans 16:9 Romans 16:10 Romans 16:11 Romans 16:12 Romans 16:13 Romans 16:14 Romans 16:15 Romans 16:16 Romans 16:17 Romans 16:18 Romans 16:19 Romans 16:20 Romans 16:21 Romans 16:22 Romans 16:23 Romans 16:24 Romans 16:25 Romans 16:26 Romans 16:27

With a superabundant liberality

2 Corinthians 8:3 Exodus 36:5 Exodus 36:6 Exodus 36:7

With a willing heart

1 Chronicles 29:9 1 Chronicles 29:14 Exodus 35:29

Woman of Samaria

John 4:29

Women and children as well as men

1 Peter 3:1 1 Timothy 5:10 Matthew 21:15 Matthew 21:16 Philippians 4:3 Proverbs 31:26 Psalms 8:2 Titus 2:3 Titus 2:4 Titus 2:5

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