The church that is doing other things

Acts 1:22 Beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #499 Far, Far Away in Heathen Darkness Dwelling (#277 in previous version)

A culture of darkness is exerting serious influence upon the entire world. Furthermore, many elites and successful people are suffering from spiritual problems. However, churches are more interested in other things. We have received the Gospel that can save the world. When you focus your heart and thoughts on God in prayer and meditate on His Word, you gain strength from God to save the world with the Gospel. In today’s world, how should the evangelist and churches of the world begin in order to save the world?

1. We must begin with what God has prepared

God has given us a commission of evangelism and missions. What’s more, He has called us as evangelists who have the Gospel in order to save dying souls. No matter the situation, saving lives must be our first priority and what we must always do. When your plans always start from the point of evangelism and missions, God reveals to us all the answers prepared for us in the field.

2. We must restore God’s plan

An evangelist must be able to see the field with spiritual eyes. Even now, people who have left God are suffering in all kinds of spiritual problems unable to find the answer, wandering in disaster. In the face of such disaster, only Christ is the answer. If we just shine the light of Christ in this field covered by the forces of darkness, all the darkness will depart before the light.

3. We must possess God’s method

Peter confessed, “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”Acts 4:12 This means that only Jesus Christ is the unique way for man to meet God and receive salvation and the unique method of God to save this age that is in disaster. Jesus Christ is the King of kings and Lord of lords. When you confess this Jesus as your Lord, as your Christ, living evidence that God is with you will appear in your life.

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What are my interests? Let go of your own interests, just for a moment, and try focusing on God and meditating on the voice of God that speaks to you through today’s Word.

Core Training Message / 2013.7.27