2:71 Timothy 2:7

Paul was ordained and appointed as a preacher, that is a minister, and as an apostle and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.Ms 190, 1901, par. 2+1 That threefold calling establishes his office as proclaiming, sent authority, and instruction of the nations in faith and verity.Ms 190, 1901, par. 2+1 His ordination was to testify in due time that Christ gave Himself a ransom for all.Ms 190, 1901, par. 2

That witness gives the pattern for ministry, so that every member of the church and every family is to be educated to study the Scriptures for themselves.Ms 190, 1901, par. 2 No one is to dishonor God by looking to human agencies to stand between the soul and God.Ms 190, 1901, par. 2 His charge to teach and preach the Word therefore calls for patient labor from the Bible that convinces people in error rather than condemning them.Ms 46, 1898, par. 22–25