WHAT IS OUR MISSION AS THE CHURCH?

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WHAT IS OUR MISSION AS THE CHURCH?

“Mission” “A specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people” (Collins English Dictionary)

Concerning the church What is the church? Ekklesia, “to call out” An assembly of God’s people, called out of the world and into service with one another.

Concerning the church What is the church? Used universally – Eph. 1:22-23, Matt. 16:18 Used locally – Matt. 18:15-18, 1 Cor. 1:2, etc.

Concerning the church In God’s Eternal Purpose Eph. 3:10-11 Heb. 8:2 – “A minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, not man”

Concerning the church A spiritual house 1 Pet. 2:5 – a spiritual house 1 Cor. 3:16 “temple of God…” John 18:36, “My kingdom is not of this world…”

It’s Mission is NOT… To provide recreation – not in the business of entertainment or catering to “the whole man” Relive the world of material suffering – (cf. Gal. 6:10, Jas. 1:27, Matt. 26:11)

It’s Mission is NOT… Engage in social issues or politics – not seeking to reform Roman government Engage in business affairs – not a “for profit” entity. Only through free-will offerings 1 Cor. 16:1-2

It’s Mission is NOT… Become involved in secular education – not building schools or colleges. Such are good works, but NOT the purpose of the church! But society has come to expect such

It’s Mission is … Acts 2:42 Acts 20:7 – breaking bread and preaching To worship God Acts 2:42 Acts 20:7 – breaking bread and preaching 1 Cor. 11:17-24 – Lord’s Supper 1 Cor. 14:15 – singing & praying Col. 4:16, 2 Tim. 4:2-4 - preaching

It’s Mission is … To preach the gospel Evangelism Apostles preached – Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15 Carried out by those they taught cf. 2 Tim. 2:2

1 Thess. 1:8 – from you the word has sounded forth It’s Mission is … To preach the gospel The church supported preachers – 1 Tim. 3:15, Ac. 11:22, 23, 13:1-4, Phil. 4:15-16, 2 Cor. 11:8 1 Thess. 1:8 – from you the word has sounded forth

It’s Mission is … Eph. 4:11-12, 16 Build up the saints Edification, “to build up” Eph. 4:11-12, 16 “Edify”, “Edification” in EVERY instance was spiritual in nature NEVER used to promote social or recreational activities

It’s Mission is … Limited benevolence NOTE: Christians ARE to be benevolent! Jas. 1:27,…

It’s Mission is … Limited benevolence Churches DID engage in benevolence Within the congregation – Ac. 6:1-6 Judea – Acts 11:27-30 Jerusalem – Rom. 15:25-26, 2 Cor. 8-9 Also1 Tim. 5:3-16, esp. 16.

It’s Mission is … Limited benevolence In each example of benevolence… ALWAYS needy saints Temporary Handled with autonomy maintained

It’s Mission is … Limited benevolence In each example of benevolence… No centralized organizations or “sponsoring churches” Never a tool to evangelize

May our mission be to fulfill His mission May our mission be to fulfill His mission! (Nothing more or nothing less)