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The Preacher of the glorious Gospel of God's grace in Jesus Christ is a herald, proclaiming far and near the facts of the Gospel message. He brings a message from the King, and proclaims the truth thereof (Mark 16. 15).

The Testimony-bearer is a witness, who tells what he knows from experience: he tells what the Lord Jesus has done for himself. He knows that the message is true from his own experience. He testifies to the power of the facts (1 John 5.10-12 ; Acts 1.8).

The Ambassador is one who represents his King in a foreign land. His work is to intreat and beseech men, on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. He must commend the Gospel and his King by his own life and behaviour. He may even have, betimes, to suffer bonds for his Master's sake and honour (2 Corinthians 5.20; Ephesians 6.19, 20).

The Teacher is one who causes others to understand the meaning of the facts of the Gospel. He should be able to direct, to instruct, to interpret the doctrine associated with the Gospel message (1 Timothy 2.7; Matthew 28.19, 20).

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