Intro: The called out people of God must understand clearly they have been called out to do. Confusion has erupted and out of
fal false teachings arises false missions. Have God’s people lost their way? Is it possible we have forgotten what our mission actually is? Today we will explore the church of the New Testament and see what they understood their mission to be.
No confusion Matt 16:18 My Church / Eph 4:4
1. Unite in Prayer Together**
James 5:14-16 Many benefits when God’s people pray together
Romans 15:30-33 Family of God were joint participants in Paul’s work with
2. Engage in Life Together
Romans 12:4-9 Body - Many - Result= Faith, service, teaching,
To be part of Body of Christ and not value its members is
3. Excel in Serving One Another
*I John 3:17* Believers in God demonstrate their love for God in serving others
Acts 6:1,3,5 Struggling widows - Plan to serve
Philippians 4:18 Christians at Philippi
Acts 2:45 Selling things to help with needs Acts 4:34-35 Not a
I Corinthians 15:1-4 The mission of the church is to teach and uphold that Jesus was the son of God, crucified for my sins and then rose victoriously from the grave. Salvation is through Him.
John 14:6 - Ephesians 2:4-6 - I Timothy 2:5 - John 3:16 - Acts 4:12
I Corinthians 2:2 Paul was determined to keep this mission a priority Luke 19:10 It’s all about
Do you think early christians understood the mission of the church?