Picture - The Two Ministries of Christ

 The Two Ministries of Christ

Not many people know that Jesus had two ministries. His earthly ministry was under the law, as a Jew, in order to redeem those who were under the law, the Jews.
See Gal 4:4-5.

After Jesus had ascended to heaven, He appeared to Paul and provided him with the mysteries; a new gospel and a new doctrine. This was Jesus heavenly ministry worked out towards the Gentiles through the Apostle Paul.
See Rom 11:13, Eph 3:2-5.

The chart below provides a wonderful comparison
of the differences in these two ministries

Below are the scriptures for your convenience.

Hover over each link for the popup verse.

 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 (2 Cor. 5:18-20; Eph. 3:9)

Christ’s Secret Coming in heaven—Rapture (1 Cor. 15:51,52; 1 Thes. 4:13-18)