The Designer’s Delegation
God DELEGATED the authority for humans to RULE in ALL areas of life
“26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”” —Genesis 1:26–28
ALL areas of life are afflicted when humans RULE apart from God’s RULE
“20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” —Romans 8:20–22
Jesus Christ has redeemed, is redeeming, and will redeem ALL areas of life
“18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” —Matthew 28:18
“5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”” —Revelation 21:5
“31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” —1 Corinthians 10:31
“23b For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.” —Romans 14:23b
“All areas of life” means ALL areas of life:
Religion & Spirituality – 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 John 4:1; James 1:26–27
Politics & Government – Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13–17
Money & Finance - 1 Timothy 6:8–10; 2 Thessalonians 3:11–12
Power & Authority - Mark 10:42–45; 1 Timothy 2:1–2
Time - Ephesians 5:15–16; James 4:13–14
Sex & Sexuality - 1 Corinthians 6:18–20; Matthew 5:28–30; Romans 1:24–27
Marriage & Dating - Ephesians 5:31–33
Friendships - 1 Corinthians 15:33; Hebrews 10:24–25; Colossians 3:16
Vocation & Work - Ephesians 4:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12
Education - Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 3:19–20; Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 3:7
Health & Fitness - 1 Timothy 4:8; Philippians 1:22–24; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Recreation & Leisure - 1 Timothy 6:17; Luke 12:16–21
Entertainment - Philippians 4:8; Romans 1:32
Everything Else – Genesis 1:1-Revelation 22:21
Will you grow to be what God made and redeemed you to be in ALL areas of life?
“8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” —Ephesians 2:8–10
How do I give to 1MSO?
The people of One Missoula Church give tangible resources back to God in order to suffocate greed in our own lives and amplify the impact of the Gospel in the lives of others. We’ve removed every barrier and inconvenience to make this sacrificial act as accessible and simple as possible. At present, here are the avenues for this act of devotion:
- Sunday Morning – offering boxes on the communion tables at the back
- Snail Mail – postage-paid envelopes available
- Text “1MSO” to 406-631-3323
- Online at https://onemissoulachurch.com/give
- Via the One Missoula App under the “Giving” tab
