We have had a very good but intense day at Gullbotn today in the apostolic team discussion our goals and strategy for the work. We have formulated many big goals and talked about the best way to reach them. It has been very fruitful. All the goals are natural concequences of the apostolic mission we have been given:
The apostolic mission is to proclaim the gospel of the Kingdom of God to cause people to repent from sin and bow to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
The apostolic mission is to make all people groups disciples in such a way that entire nations, cultures and communities are transformed into the likeness of Christ.
The apostolic mission is to plant churches built on the foundation of apostles and prophets. The church exists for God and must be built his way for his glory.
The apostolic mission is to supervise the covenanting communities of believers and help them to grow to maturity and reach the fullness of Christ.
The apostolic mission is to bring forth a prophetic people who through their life, service and proclamation can be light and salt, – a prophetic sign, a demonstration of the age to come.
The apostolic mission is to care for the poor and underprivileged by helping them to get out of difficult and inhuman conditions. We have a social responsibility towards our neighbour.
The apostolic mission is to bring unity among all believers and foster a sense of belonging to the people of God, the holy nation, a manifold and colourful community.
Goals and strategy
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3 responses to “Goals and strategy”
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There seems to be a ‘black hole’ presently concerning the apostolic teaching about judgment within the church.
* The sin that are to death are not to be prayed for.
* Delivering ‘such an one’ to satan, the purging out of the old leaven.
No wonder ekklesia is so weak (compared to what power a cleansed church is) when it will not judge itself.
I hear crying from oppressed saints in my spirit.
In Christ Jesus, which is Love,
Leif -
Bringing judgement and cleansing the church is part of the apostolic mission stated this way: The apostolic mission is to supervise the covenanting communities of believers and help them to grow to maturity and reach the fullness of Christ.
Indeed, we need the apostolic supervision to bring the entire covenant community to glorious maturity and holiness -
That was quick answer!
I also add that these things about judging ought to be taught to the church, who should be able to judge itself, since later the church will judge angels (as Paul writes). Paul and John was teaching the church about it, so that is why it ought to be taught also today.
I long to see the church rise in the glory and uprightness that rightfully belong to her, and creative miracles like lame walk and maimed healed (missing body parts restored). Not only through a few but through many. We have (at least I have) yet to see the dead raised up.
A clean Bride for the Bridegroom awaits His coming.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Sincerely in Christ,
Leif
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