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c. Paul could therefore lead and exhort the Gentile believers in the worship of God through Jesus Christ .

(1) Eph. 5.18-21

(2) Col. 3.17

(3) 1 Thess. 5.18

2. Through the Word and the Sacrament: the ministry of the Word of God and the obedience to the sacraments help us receive grace from the Lord in order to glorify him in all we say and do .

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a. Matt. 28.18-20

b. 2 Tim. 3.16-17

B. Implications of this high calling

1. We as leaders represent God before his people ; we are called to help God’s people know and do God’s holy will, 2 Cor. 5.20.

2. God’s Word enables God’s people to receive from him instruction regarding his salvation, direction regarding his will, and strength for the obedience he demands, John 8.31-32 .

3. As the family of God, we are to live as his people . We are therefore called to welcome new members through the act of baptism and fellowship together through the Lord’s Supper celebration, 1 John 3.2.