I just read the statement, "There is no mission for the Christian other than the one Jesus shares with us."
In the Bible we read various statements from Jesus that we regard as His mission for us. Matthew 22:37-39; 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8 for example. In Acts 1:8 Jesus promised the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit was going to guide and direct the followers of Jesus Christ and instruct them once Jesus was gone.
In Acts 2 we read of how the Holy Spirit fell upon Christ's followers and they began to do what He guided and empowered them to do. After the significant events of Pentecost, we read of what the followers of Jesus continued to do. I believe what we see them do forms the core of what our church today is to do.
As Bethel Church in Three Hills we have affirmed what we believe God has called us to do. Here is our statement of direction:
"Bethel Church is committed to helping more people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ through:
1. Biblical Integrity
2. Authentic Community
3. Persistent Prayer
4. Active Worship
5. Intentional Outreach
In the Bible we read various statements from Jesus that we regard as His mission for us. Matthew 22:37-39; 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8 for example. In Acts 1:8 Jesus promised the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit was going to guide and direct the followers of Jesus Christ and instruct them once Jesus was gone.
In Acts 2 we read of how the Holy Spirit fell upon Christ's followers and they began to do what He guided and empowered them to do. After the significant events of Pentecost, we read of what the followers of Jesus continued to do. I believe what we see them do forms the core of what our church today is to do.
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
- Acts 2:42-47
As Bethel Church in Three Hills we have affirmed what we believe God has called us to do. Here is our statement of direction:
"Bethel Church is committed to helping more people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ through:
1. Biblical Integrity
2. Authentic Community
3. Persistent Prayer
4. Active Worship
5. Intentional Outreach
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