Most of us would agree that discipleship is a central part of our calling, but we don’t all think about it in the same way. One common difference is whether discipleship is about bringing new people to Christ or helping existing Christians become like Christ. Some also think of discipleship mostly as something they should beContinue reading “The Senses of Making Disciples”
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Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-12
Communal and Individual. Like a tightly knit military unit, Christians stand alone together. Our godliness, service and mission have both an individual and a communal aspect. The entire community of Christ-followers needs teaching and exhortation about submitting our lives to the King and living lives worthy of the gospel. Gifted teachers and godly shepherds provideContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-12”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 11
Our Focus. As we continue to explore various aspects of the mission God has called us into, I want to raise the question about what our purpose is in doing so. What are we seeking to do as we reach out to change the world? We could mention big picture matters such as glorifying orContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 11”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 10
Personal and Compassionate. Last time we noticed that we must approach God’s mission authentically. If we ourselves have been touched by God and are being transformed by him, our outreach will be genuine and powerful. We noted several good things that would emerge from such authentic participation in God’s mission, including strong motivation (for moreContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 10”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 9
Authenticity. As you know, the world is a dreadful mess and we are called to help. This series of posts is based on the premise that the way Jesus changed the world is the best way for us to do so. Thus we have been noticing how he ministered so we can model our effortsContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 9”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-8
Workers (part 3, Good Teaching). We’ve been exploring what Jesus meant by “workers” in Matthew 9:35-38 and how Empowering Subjects is seeking to implement Jesus’ example. So far, we have considered two aspects of what Jesus showed us about being a working, doing good deeds (see post) and telling good news (see post). Today weContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-8”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-7
Workers (part 2, Good News). We’ve been exploring what Jesus meant by “workers” in Matthew 9:35-38 and have considered one aspect of it, doing good deeds (see post). A second aspect of being a worker is “proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God” (Matthew 4:23; 9:35). It is not surprising that pagans (ActsContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-7”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-5
Workers (part 1). In this series of posts we are seeking guidance from the Scriptures for how to act on God’s mission and also noticing how the ministry of Empowering Subjects is seeking to do so. Though all the Scripture can guide us, as Christians we place special attention and emphasis on Christ himself. ThisContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-5”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-3
God’s Work. In this series of posts, we are simultaneously exploring some of the vital components of God’s mission in Scripture and the corresponding features of the new ministry, Empowering Subjects. I am hoping this will serve the dual purpose of encouraging us to faithfully participate in God’s mission in various ways and also creatingContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-3”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-2
Biblical. I think it is clear that we can be engaged in religious activities without actually being engaged in God’s mission. For example, we may substitute some other mission like “being nice” for what God sent us to do. Or we may not have any sense of mission whatsoever. In order to be involved genuinelyContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-2”
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