What was Christ’s Purpose?
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
What was Christ’s Mission?
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10
What is Christ’s Strategy? It’s Us!!
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
What is our Purpose?
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
What is our Mission?
Inspiring love that does Whatever It Takes to Connect People to Jesus, Build Relationships, and Transform our Cities.
What is our Strategy?
- Outreach
- Discipleship
- Multiplying
Application:
- What is your purpose?
- What is your mission?
- What is your strategy?
Big Idea: God has a Purpose, Mission, and Strategy for you and us and the Church. Are we in it to win it one person at a time?