Private Ministry Doctrine

The distinction between Christ’s public ministry (voice necessary to make Himself understood) and His private ministry (presence alone sufficient for everything): in the private ministry the unveiled beholding of Christ’s harmonious virtues transforms the soul into His image without additional speech — as divine light serves as brush and virtues as colors painting the portrait of the divine image on the canvas-soul. (E)

Anchors: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 8:29; Exodus 33:14-15 — Appearances: 4. Full Registry entry.