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What God Has Done: Realization
When the superficial layers of our identity are taken away, what is left? Is our faith skin deep - or do we carry it within our bones? The mission of the church is constantly tested, always at odds with the ways of the world. So the source of our faith must be constant, the object must be clear. To realize the mission of the church, we must rely on God from beginning to end.
What God Has Done: Preparation
God has given the universal church a clear mission: make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of God. But every individual church is called to participate through a unique expression of this mission. And, although the mission continues after 2,000 years, it is no less urgent today than it was when Jesus commissioned his disciples. What is our mission and how can we act with urgency and faithfulness to accomplish it?
Do Not Lose Heart
This week Pastor Jon continues his series on evangelism by studying 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:5. This scripture harmonizes with Psalm 116 in its claim that God hears our cries in the midst of affliction. God is present in all circumstances, transforming misfortune into blessing. The Holy Spirit assures of this truth, among both believers and non-believers.
Sufficient Grace
This week Pastor Jon continues his series on evangelism by studying 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10. This scripture testifies to God’s strength which is made perfect in weakness. Paul reminds us that God is able to use our struggles, turning our afflictions into blessings. For this reason, our witness is incomplete without our weaknesses.
The Day of Salvation
This week Pastor Jon continues his series on evangelism by studying 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. This scripture reminds us of God’s faithfulness in circumstances of all kinds. Paul’s word to the church challenges us to base our evangelism primarily on our witness of God’s activity in our life. It may be that the elements of our witness which are most difficult to reconcile will serve as the foundation of our evangelism to the world.
Fear the Lord
This week Pastor Jon continues his series on evangelism by studying 2 Corinthians 5:11; 16-21 . This scripture calls members of the church God’s ambassadors to the world. The success and failure of an ambassador depends on their obedience to their King. As Christians, Christ is our King. If we find that our witness to the world has suffered, might it be because our obedience as ambassadors has also suffered?
A Letter From Christ
This week Pastor Jon continues his series on evangelism by studying 2 Corinthians 3:1-6. This scripture challenges its readers to consider 3 areas of focus in evangelism: i. the context into which we are sent as evangelists, ii. what the evangelists asks their neighbor out of in inviting them to follow Jesus, and iii. what the evangelist invites their neighbor into when inviting them into the church.