5. How are those who preach the gospel described?
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that [pg 632] bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth.” Isa. 52:7.
6. What was the object of Christ's ministry?
“I the Lord have called Thee in righteousness, and will hold Thine hand, and will keep Thee, and give Thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison-house.” Isa. 42:6, 7.
7. For what purpose did Christ select the apostle Paul, and send him to the Gentiles?
“And He said, ... I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness ... to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me.” Acts 26:15-18.
8. What is the Christian minister commanded to preach?
“Preach the word.” 2 Tim. 4:2.
9. Of what did Christ say the Scriptures testify?
“They are they which testify of Me.” John 5:39.