The Two Ministries of Christ
By Paul Sadler
Earthly Ministry of Christ
(Prophecy)
- Primary Scriptures—Four Gospels
- Dispensation: Law (Matt. 5:17)
- Christ is King (John 1:49)
- Sent 12 to Israel (Matt. 10:5,6; 15:21-28)
- Gospel of the kingdom proclaimed (Matt. 4:23; 10:7)
- Great Commission (Matt. 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18)
- Christ’s Second Coming to earth (Matt. 24:29-31; Acts 1:9-11)
Heavenly Ministry of Christ
(Mystery)
- Exclusive Scriptures—Paul’s Epistles
- Dispensation: Grace (Eph. 3:1-9)
- Christ is Head (Eph. 1:22,23)
- Sent Paul to Gentiles (Rom. 11:13)
- Gospel of the grace of God proclaimed (Acts 20:24)
- Grace Commission (II Cor. 5:18-20; Eph. 3:9)
- Christ’s Secret Coming in heaven—Rapture (I Cor. 15:51,52; I Thes. 4:13-18)