The background of the evangelism disciple
Acts 1:1~8 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. (3)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #542 If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee (#340 in previous version)
With what background did the evangelism disciples of the Early Church move the age? Paul was a figure capable of moving the world, yet after believing in Jesus Christ, he was deprived of everything. Despite that fact, he moved the world. Also, Early Church faced numerous crises and persecutions, yet they were not shaken and moved the world. What background did they have to taste these kinds of answers?
1. Fundamental background
We come into contact with big and small problems, fall into conflicts, and face suffering or crisis. At those moments, it is imperative to enjoy the fundamental background. What is this fundamental background? Remember the three phrases of those who remained, those will remain, and those who will remain. God had called us inside the mystery of Christ as the main figures who remained. Now, we must not be shaken by any kind of reality and stand as those who remain, and take hold of our commission to raise up those who will remain. become those who will remain to raise up the commission. From among those who remained, those who remain, and those who will remain, a disciple to do world evangelization will appear. We must not lose hold of this background.
2. Church background
The evangelism disciples of the Early Church did not only enjoy the fundamental background, but the background of the church as well. The church background has transcending power. In Acts 2, on the day of the Pentecost, the working of the Holy Spirit like the wind and fire is the church background. In the midst of the working of the Holy Spirit, the Word is fulfilled, evangelism doors are opened, disciples arise in the field, and the power of the church background to change the field arises. In addition, God provides the power to do missions and conquer the culture. When you enjoy the church background during worship on Sunday, answers will begin to follow you in the remaining six days of the week.
3. Background of authority
God has given all authority on heaven and on earth to Jesus Christ. We are individuals who have received salvation through Jesus Christ and are disciples of Christ. Also, we must proclaim Christ to all nations and peoples to the ends of the earth, and raise disciples. We must enjoy the blessings of Christ and are children of blessings to relay this truth. We have been given the authority to enjoy this blessing inside our fields.
- Meditate upon the different aspects of the background of the kingdom of heaven, and possess the power of prayer to enjoy it in your reality and situations.