Three truths need to be understood and embraced for the church to fulfill the mission God has given it.
A Christ-Centered, Bible-Believing Fellowship
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Three truths need to be understood and embraced for the church to fulfill the mission God has given it.
Christians have a responsibility to "contend earnestly" for the gospel -- to defend it, to depend on it, and to proclaim it.
Living a life pleasing to the Lord, and thus fulfilling the purpose for which we were created, is based upon the four basic goals this passage provides.
In this passage we find three important attitudes that Christians need to develop so that they can be effective in proclaiming gospel truth in today's world.
Using the concepts of "fire" and "salt," Jesus teaches His followers the three essential ingredients in a life that impacts the world for His kingdom.
Through a chain of questions, Paul provides five necessary conditions for someone to be saved from his sin. This is a significant passage on missions and outreach.
Paul provides three reasons why we can boldly live a gospel-centered life, and therefore three reasons why we can boldly proclaim the gospel everywhere in the world and to all people.
God uses believers to evangelize the world. The four components of Biblical evangelism are that: the Spirit is the power, God's children are the messengers, Christ is the message, and the world is the goal.
Our status as pilgrims and aliens in this world helps us be better witnesses and ambassadors for our Savior. By living life this way we show those around us that our true hope is in Christ and our true citizenship is in heaven.
In some of the very last words he spoke during His earthly ministry, Christ addressed the need for believers to make disciples, the process which they should follow, and the power they possess while doing so.
After eight chapters discussing the many facets of the glorious gospel, Paul begins to deal with a perplexing problem to many: what is the state of Israel, God's chosen people? Once the nation of Israel refused to embrace Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, did God wash His hands of them? Is God finished with Israel? The Apostle begins to tackle this difficult issue by expressing his great grief over the fact that most of his fellow Jews do not know the Savior.
In the sending out of the apostles, Christ makes it clear that His people are saved from sin in order that they might go out and tell others how to be saved from sin. This passage presents some far reaching principles on evangelism and apply today.
God used one man, Jonah, and an eight-word message to produce the greatest revival in world history. We see what the power of the Gospel was able to produce in the lives of the people of Nineveh.
God is a God of compassion. He is persistent in His grace and He gives second chances to those who repent so that they might fulfill His plan. We see what the power of the Gospel produced in Jonah's life so that he could live a life of mission.
On the Day of Atonement, the book of Jonah would be read and the Hebrews would reply, "We are Jonah." When it comes to bringing the gospel to the nations today, we are Jonah. We have been called by God and commissioned by Christ to "arise, go, and preach." However, we are often discriminatory, self-centered, prideful, and not compassionate to the same people that God seeks to extend compassion.
Levi (Matthew) had a lot to give up, but Christ knew his heart was hungry and ready to receive something higher. Jesus was not afraid to associate with sinners for the purpose of sharing the Gospel.
Christ calls two sets of brothers, Simon and Andrew, then James and John. All were fishermen; all used nets; all responded immediately. When preaching the gospel, remember the net method of fishing.
Paul is now concerned that what the Colossians are to further by their consistent prayer not be hindered by inconsistent conduct in daily life. He outlines what is necessary in order to impact "outsiders" for Christ.
There are three primary purposes that the church exists: to exalt God, to edify the saints, and evangelize the lost.
There are appropriate approaches to evangelism -- not necessarily technique, but emphasizing different aspects of the gospel depending on the person. The goal is to please God by pointing sinners to Christ.
Making disciples has to do with evangelism -- seeking to win people to Christ. There are several important features of evangelism, including the means and the content.
The greatest privilege that we have as God’s children is the opportunity to tell others about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Because we are in Christ, we have a responsibility to share the gospel with those who aren't.
The greatest privilege that we have as God’s children is the opportunity to tell others about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Because we are in Christ, we have a responsibility to share the gospel with those who aren't.
True sanctification is not simply external compliance. When we do all things without grumbling and complaining, we can see incredible progress in our sanctification, including two ways that believers are to "shine forth like light."
Paul calls the Philippians -- and us -- to stand fast in one spirit, strive together for the faith of the gospel, and suffer for Christ.
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