What Kind of Church- Part 2

Besides the "gold Standard" of holding correct Bible Doctrine, the church must embrace the MISSION. Our mission is not something the church decides, but what Jesus Christ himself commanded.

1. Evangelize

1. 2. Baptize

3. Teach

Even the order is correct; supported throughout scripture. We evangelize first, baptize second, teach God's way third. Jesus promised his presence and power to fulfill His mission. The church that fails His mission will die; history is undeniable. By nature we are social creatures, tending towards socialization of the church; we can easily lose sight of His Mission. The only way the church can truly please the Lord is to follow His Mission. Christ is the "head of the body, the Church:" Colossians 1:18, he "...gave himself for it;" Ephesians 5:25 Ownership of the church is Christ's. Bible Baptist must continue to embrace and fulfill Jesus' revealed Mission to survive and thrive. "Ye shall be witnesses unto me" Acts 1:8