The Role of Evangelism & Missions

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The Role of Evangelism & Missions

Evangelism & missions: A ministry of reconciliation

February 12, 2023 • Jon Cook • Ephesians 4, 2 Corinthians 5:9–21

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The book of II Corinthians is Paul’s defense of his ministry. There were those who were questioning his character, his apostolic authority, and his heart for ministry. In chapters 1-2 he defends his character, in 3-5 his ministry to the world, in 6-13 his ministry to the church at Corinth and in 10-12 His Apostolic authority. In Chapter 3 he begins with the ministry to the world that he had been given and by the end of chapter 5 he extends the responsibility of that ministry to the Corinthians and, by extension, all who have been reconciled to God. In these chapters, he describes this ministry as, a ministry of the Spirit (3:8), a ministry of righteousness (3:9), a ministry of mercy (4:1), and a ministry of reconciliation (5:18). He lays out for us this ministry, its motivation, its messengers, its mission field, and its message.

The Role of Scripture

January 1, 2023 • 2 Timothy 3:16—4:4

“First and foremost, the ministry of Grace Baptist Church is centered upon the expository preaching and teaching of God's Word, the Bible. We follow the literal, historical, grammatical approach to the interpretation of Scripture. We believe the best way to address all personal, political, and social issues and problems is through the citizenship of believers who know, understand, and practice the principles of Scripture through the power of the Holy Spirit, bound by grace, and motivated by love.”~ Grace Baptist Church Constitution “We believe in the plenary and verbal inspiration of the Scripture of both the Old and New Testaments and that they are inerrant in the original writings and are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. II Tim. 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21.”~ Grace Baptist Church Statement of Faith

The Goal: Conformity to Christ

January 8, 2023 • Ephesians 4:11–16

“If you aim at nothing you are sure to hit it every time” Zig Ziglar “Objectives determine outcomes. You achieve that for which you aim.” Howard Hendricks “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” The Apostle Paul

The Role of Preaching

January 15, 2023 • Jon Cook • Ephesians 4, Romans 16:25–27

The ending to the book of Romans is unique in that it is the only letter of Paul that ends with a doxology instead of a benediction. At the end of this letter Paul finishes where he started, with praise to God for the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ and the immense value of its proclamation.