How do we know that God's servants play a role in building the church?
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The Bible demonstrates that God appoints His servants to build and maintain the church according to His design.
In Scripture, especially noted in Nehemiah 3, we see a pattern where God's servants are called to arise and build, taking specific roles in the construction of the wall, which symbolizes the church. Nehemiah's commission shows the necessity of collaborative work among God’s people. Each servant is assigned a part of the wall to reinforce, symbolizing how in the church, each believer has a unique role to play. This delegation of duties reflects the biblical model of ministry, where the Apostle Paul encourages believers to work together as growers of the gospel. The unity and function of various members illustrate how the church thrives not as isolated individuals but as a collective body, striving for the truth and glory of God.
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