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4. A disposition of self-giving love
a. Christ
Jn. 10:11-12, Jn. 15-18; Eph. 5:25
b. Paul
1 Thess. 2:7-8, 1 Thess. 11-12; 2 Cor. 12:14-15; Phil. 2:17; Col. 1:24
Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1968), pp. 117-118.
c. APPLICATION:
Gal. 5:22; 2 Cor. 3:18
5. A disposition of principled zeal for the honor and glory of God
a. Christ
Jn. 2:13-17
William Hendricksen, New Testament Commentary Exposition of the Gospel According to John, (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1972), p. 122.
Jn. 12:27-28; Rev. 2-3
b. Paul
In his pastoral counsel, in his pastoral prayers, and in his spontaneous doxologies, it is evident that the great apostle was driven with passion for the glory of God
2 Cor. 11:28-29; 1 Cor. 10:31; 2 Cor. 8:19; 2 Cor. 9:13; Rom. 15:5-7; Phil. 1:9-11; Rom. 11:36; Rom. 16:27; 1 Tim. 3:14-15 with Eph. 3:21
c. APPLICATION:
1) No one acquainted with the Scriptures would dispute that this principle of zeal for the honor and glory of God ought to dominate the disposition of the man of God whenever he preaches the word of God.
2) However, I am pressing for the dominance of this disposition in the manifold tasks of pastoral government, rule, and the other labors connected with overseeing the flock of God. This disposition must percolate through our hearts as we regulate and order the public worship of God, as we cultivate our gifts of public prayer, as we take the lead in matters of discipline in the church.
3) Furthermore, we must see the connections between 1 Tim. 3:14-15 and Eph. 3:21
James S. Cannon, Lectures on Pastoral Theology, (New York: Charles Scribner, 1853), pp. 56-57.
6. A disposition of principled diligence and dogged determination to do the will of God.
a. Christ
Lk. 2:41-50; Jn. 4:34; Jn. 9:4
b. Paul
Acts 20:20; Acts 20:24; Acts 21:12-14; 1 Thes. 2:17-18; Gal. 2:10
c. APPLICATION:
1) As our preaching is to be “in season and out of season,” that is, when it is convenient or inconvenient, etc., so it must be with all of the aspects of oversight and shepherding of the people of God.
Rom. 12:8; Prov. 24:30-34; Prov. 12:24; Prov. 27:23
2) As with natural parenting, “taking care of the church of God” is indeed a full time job in which many of the duties are not at all pleasant or convenient to perform. But perform them we must.
7. A disposition of relative indifference to the approval and praise of men.
Explanation and qualification
Acts 6:5; 1 Cor 9:19-23; 1 Cor. 10:32-33
a. Christ
Rev. 3:19; Mt. 16:21-23; Mt. 17:14-17; Jn. 4:27; Lk. 5:27-30
b. Paul
Gal. 1:10
John Brown, An Exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians, (New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, 1853), pp. 50-51.
1 Cor. 4:3-5; Gal. 2: 11-14
Richard C. H. Lenski, The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians, Ephesians and Philippians, (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing House, 1961), pp. 99-100.
a. Christ
Jn. 10:11-12, Jn. 15-18; Eph. 5:25
b. Paul
1 Thess. 2:7-8, 1 Thess. 11-12; 2 Cor. 12:14-15; Phil. 2:17; Col. 1:24
Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1968), pp. 117-118.
c. APPLICATION:
Gal. 5:22; 2 Cor. 3:18
5. A disposition of principled zeal for the honor and glory of God
a. Christ
Jn. 2:13-17
William Hendricksen, New Testament Commentary Exposition of the Gospel According to John, (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1972), p. 122.
Jn. 12:27-28; Rev. 2-3
b. Paul
In his pastoral counsel, in his pastoral prayers, and in his spontaneous doxologies, it is evident that the great apostle was driven with passion for the glory of God
2 Cor. 11:28-29; 1 Cor. 10:31; 2 Cor. 8:19; 2 Cor. 9:13; Rom. 15:5-7; Phil. 1:9-11; Rom. 11:36; Rom. 16:27; 1 Tim. 3:14-15 with Eph. 3:21
c. APPLICATION:
1) No one acquainted with the Scriptures would dispute that this principle of zeal for the honor and glory of God ought to dominate the disposition of the man of God whenever he preaches the word of God.
2) However, I am pressing for the dominance of this disposition in the manifold tasks of pastoral government, rule, and the other labors connected with overseeing the flock of God. This disposition must percolate through our hearts as we regulate and order the public worship of God, as we cultivate our gifts of public prayer, as we take the lead in matters of discipline in the church.
3) Furthermore, we must see the connections between 1 Tim. 3:14-15 and Eph. 3:21
James S. Cannon, Lectures on Pastoral Theology, (New York: Charles Scribner, 1853), pp. 56-57.
6. A disposition of principled diligence and dogged determination to do the will of God.
a. Christ
Lk. 2:41-50; Jn. 4:34; Jn. 9:4
b. Paul
Acts 20:20; Acts 20:24; Acts 21:12-14; 1 Thes. 2:17-18; Gal. 2:10
c. APPLICATION:
1) As our preaching is to be “in season and out of season,” that is, when it is convenient or inconvenient, etc., so it must be with all of the aspects of oversight and shepherding of the people of God.
Rom. 12:8; Prov. 24:30-34; Prov. 12:24; Prov. 27:23
2) As with natural parenting, “taking care of the church of God” is indeed a full time job in which many of the duties are not at all pleasant or convenient to perform. But perform them we must.
7. A disposition of relative indifference to the approval and praise of men.
Explanation and qualification
Acts 6:5; 1 Cor 9:19-23; 1 Cor. 10:32-33
a. Christ
Rev. 3:19; Mt. 16:21-23; Mt. 17:14-17; Jn. 4:27; Lk. 5:27-30
b. Paul
Gal. 1:10
John Brown, An Exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians, (New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, 1853), pp. 50-51.
1 Cor. 4:3-5; Gal. 2: 11-14
Richard C. H. Lenski, The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians, Ephesians and Philippians, (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing House, 1961), pp. 99-100.
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