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As followers of Christ, our main priority and objective based on The Great Commission (see Matthew 28:16-20) is to make disciples through sharing and proclaiming The Gospel! We are to proclaim and point people to Him. (See Colossians 1:28-29)
As followers of Christ, our main priority and objective based on The Great Commission (see Matthew 28:16-20) is to make disciples through sharing and proclaiming The Gospel!
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We are to proclaim and point people to Him. (See Colossians 1:28-29)
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It seems we need a reminder of this because sometimes people within the church preach another "gospel" or confuse our mission / commission. They confuse it with one that focuses only on meeting the physical needs people have or by focusing only on environmental issues but never get around the heart of the commission He's called us to.
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To be clear, while Jesus did feed and heal people, that's not why He came. He came to seek and save the lost and we are His representatives that are again, to point people and call people to Him!
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Should we help others through meeting their physical needs when possible, sure, that's Biblical too, but, The Commission He's given us is to help them overcome their spiritual bankruptcy through Jesus which is a far greater need than food and other physical needs.
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Furthermore, while we can make a case that we are to be good stewards with the resources God has entrusted us with, we cannot think saving or ultimately restoration of the planet is our mission or fully within our power.
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No matter what we do, we're not going to save this planet. You don't have to take my word for it either as you can read The Word of God for yourself on this matter.
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I pray again that we stay focused on why He came in the first place and what He's commissioned us to do as this is very clear in His Word.
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It's His Gospel and commission...not ours and if we're truly looking to celebrate His birth and communicate with others, we better get this right!
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#thegreatcommission #Christmas #advent #faith #hope #truth #wisdom #life #encourage #encouragement #Jesus #HolySpirit #bible #scripture #GodsWord #heart #mind #soul #strength #christian #Christianity #christfollower #ashepherdsheart
As followers of Christ, our main priority and objective based on The Great Commission (see Matthew 28:16-20) is to make disciples through sharing and proclaiming The Gospel! We are to proclaim and point people to Him. (See Colossians 1:28-29)
As followers of Christ, our main priority and objective based on The Great Commission (see Matthew 28:16-20) is to make disciples through sharing and proclaiming The Gospel!
_
We are to proclaim and point people to Him. (See Colossians 1:28-29)
_
It seems we need a reminder of this because sometimes people within the church preach another "gospel" or confuse our mission / commission. They confuse it with one that focuses only on meeting the physical needs people have or by focusing only on environmental issues but never get around the heart of the commission He's called us to.
_
To be clear, while Jesus did feed and heal people, that's not why He came. He came to seek and save the lost and we are His representatives that are again, to point people and call people to Him!
_
Should we help others through meeting their physical needs when possible, sure, that's Biblical too, but, The Commission He's given us is to help them overcome their spiritual bankruptcy through Jesus which is a far greater need than food and other physical needs.
_
Furthermore, while we can make a case that we are to be good stewards with the resources God has entrusted us with, we cannot think saving or ultimately restoration of the planet is our mission or fully within our power.
_
No matter what we do, we're not going to save this planet. You don't have to take my word for it either as you can read The Word of God for yourself on this matter.
_
I pray again that we stay focused on why He came in the first place and what He's commissioned us to do as this is very clear in His Word.
_
It's His Gospel and commission...not ours and if we're truly looking to celebrate His birth and communicate with others, we better get this right!
_
#thegreatcommission #Christmas #advent #faith #hope #truth #wisdom #life #encourage #encouragement #Jesus #HolySpirit #bible #scripture #GodsWord #heart #mind #soul #strength #christian #Christianity #christfollower #ashepherdsheart