“THE EQUATION?”

Ifequals andequals

Does equal?

 

If the Purpose of the Church, (), is:

1. Spiritual Worship and Glorification of God. (BibleHum.com).
2. Building Fellowship and Unity, (BibleHub.com).
3. Edification Through Teaching and Discipleship, (BibleHub.com).
4. Evangelism and the Great Commission, (BibleHub.com).
5. Service and Compassion, (BibleHub.com).
6. Lifelong Transformation and Sanctification, (BibleHub.com).
7. Proclamation of God’s Kingdom, (BibleHub.com).
8. Preservation and Transmission of Scripture, (BibleHub.com).
9. Declaration of God’s Intelligent Design, (BibleHub.com).
10. Advancement of God’s Redemptive Plan, (BibleHub.com).
11. Equipping Believers for Eternity, (BibleHub.com).

And if the Mission of the Church, (), is:

1. To make disciples. (GotQuestions.Org).
2. To glorify Christ. (GotQuestions.Org).
3. To build up the saints. (GotQuestions.Org).
4. Evangelism and Discipleship. (BibleHub.com).
5. Worship and Community. (BibleHub.com).
6. Service and Justice. (BibleHub.com).

And if The Church, (), is:

God’s “called out ones”, that is those people who believe in, follow and are called out of the world’s system and ways, called out from “living in darkness to living in God’s Light”, called out from impure living to holy living, called out of Satan’s kingdom into God’s Kingdom, called out from the sinfulness of humanity for honorable use by God.

Those who worship and glorify God, build up the unity of the fellowship, learn through teaching and discipleship. Those who actively evangelize and serve with compassion and proclaim the Kingdom of God, who are being transformed and sanctified by the word of God, equipping others for eternity.

Those who make disciples, glorify Christ, build up the saints of God, worship in community, serve God and represent His justice.

Then, shouldn’t (The Church), be the same as,

, The Purpose of the Church, and , The Mission of the Church?

These are the

Of The Church

So, what would you call a large group of people who are loving, and who show unselfish concern for other; people who are joyful and show an inner peace; people who are patient, and show not only the ability to wait, they wait with kindness, people who are good, faithful, and gentle, showing great self-control?

People who show a loving attitude and behavior that allows them to endure with patience and serenity; a people showing a love that is kind and thoughtful, that is not jealous or envious; a people showing a kind of love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. People who are not rude; not self-seeking, not provoked nor are overly sensitive and not easily angered; People with a loving attitude that does not take into account a wrong endured. They do not rejoice at injustice, but rejoice with the truth when right and truth prevail.

People with a love toward others that bears all things regardless of what comes upon them, believes all things, that is looking for the best in each person, hopes all things, remaining steadfast during difficult times, and endures all things without weakening. People with a love that never fails, never fades and never ends.

Then the sum is that The Church which exists to glorify God, disciple believers, proclaim the message of salvation, demonstrate compassion, and uphold the truth of Scripture. Grounded in the consistent testimony of Scripture, the church continues to stand as a radiant beacon of faith and hope to the world, pointing all people to a loving Creator and the resurrected Redeemer.

Thus, the Church is a dynamic and ongoing endeavor, rooted in the teachings of Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit. It encompasses evangelism, discipleship, worship, community service, and social justice, all aimed at glorifying God and advancing His kingdom on earth. Through faithful obedience to this mission, the Church fulfills its calling as the body of Christ, bearing witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.

Now, let’s be honest and frank with ourselves: Is this what you find when you “go to church”?

Is this what you practice when you “go to church”?

If not, then something is terribly wrong with our own equation of Church, and please dear friends, you and I may just need to do or re-do the math. These A, B, Cs should equal Church.

Your Brother and Friend,

Mike Young