Acts 6:4 says, “But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.” The phrase ministry of the word can be translated as “service of the word.” The work of serving men with God’s word is known as the ministry of the word, and the persons who are involved in this service are called ministers of the word. Ministry refers to the work, while minister refers to the person. The ministry of the word occupies a very important place in God’s work. The announcing of God’s word and the ministry of this word to men follow specific principles, and God’s servants should learn these principles well.
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