On Mission – Part 2

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

 

Continuing Pastor Herk's message: In many ways in these days, it is easy for us to imagine many in our communities who do not know Christ. 65% of the 328 million Americans proclaim to be Christians. Are they all in church on Sunday worship the Lord together with praise, honor and glory? How many of the Christian churches in America claim that the Holy Bible is the inerrant Word of God and stand by it? A recent survey by LifeWay research found only approximately 50% believed that the Holy Scriptures were 100% accurate. Many so-called Christian churches have become secular and liberal in their beliefs, affirming that which God and His sacred Bible calls sin. The people of God cannot allow themselves to get off track of God’s Word, Will and Way, or lose focus of His statues and Gospel mission; where it needs to be for us. It is the only solution to all of the evil, sin and darkness that is taking place in our nation and world right now and trying to trample us down. Revival is needed in this country and revival needs to start within the heart of the Christian church and in our homes. 

 

Once we get convicted of what God feels about His lost people, then we’ll partner with him in reaching out and pulling them out of the pit of sin, rebellion and unbelief. Have a heart for evangelism, a passion for discipleship, a desire a doctrinal biblical study, an appreciation of apologetics, a love for the Gospel of Salvation, and adoration for your Father God Almighty. What are our individual roles in playing out that mission and how do we learn to focus on it more often? That God use us to reach the lost in sin for Christ because mission is a facet of our faith. It is our job and duty to reach the world for Christ’s sake; God calls all of us to play a part and reach the lost in the world, so that Jesus can call them “found” in Him.  

 

Habakkuk 2:14 “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”

 

Our mission starts with God’s mission. That the entire world to know about God’s glory. The Westminster Confession asks: (1) What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God, [a] and to enjoy him forever. (2) What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him? The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him. We accomplish knowing God’s glory through Jesus Christ. 

 

Matthew 28:19-20 tells us clearly and exactly how to partner with God in His mission for the world. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Go and make disciples of all the nations is our mission. Jesus tells us three specific things in this statement for guiding us in our focus to reach the world. The first is “Where to go”? It seems that the only mission fields are overseas, in third-world countries, but other countries are now sending missionaries to reach the godless in America. The mission field is everywhere, just outside your door.   

Let's conclude Pastor Herk's message about "focus on mission" on the next post.

In Christ, Brian