Trending Reads | October [GO Month]
The Goal of Missions May Not Be What You Think
When the gospel goes out, we should expect new churches to form. The end game is not one believer, or even a few believers with a vague idea that they somehow share Christ. No, the goal of worshiping Jesus is accomplished by local churches—gathered bodies of believers, under the authority of elders, who are discipling others, holding fast to sound doctrine, practicing the Lord’s Supper and baptism, and seeking to obey God…
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Evangelism is More than a Task; It’s Part of Our Identity
Evangelism is the first step in making disciples of Jesus. According to the Bible, everyone in the world who is apart from Christ is spiritually dead in their rebellion against God (Ephesians 2:1-10). They stand under condemnation from God for their offenses against Him, and that condemnation is completely just (John 3:16-18). God owes us nothing, but in His free mercy and grace He has provided one and only one solution to our eternally deadly problem of sin. That solution is the gospel…
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My Mercedes Went to Missions
The financial advisor chuckled and said to my friend, “That’s it? You must have more than that!”
“No. That’s all I have.”
My friend had chosen the path of generosity. He tithes, gives sacrificially, and pours out his life and income for gospel advance. He chose not to be rich. Despite his education, capabilities, and family wealth, he chose generosity that looks radical by comparison.
But in that moment, across the table from his advisor, he felt a flash of shame…
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Travis Walker is Pastor of Student Ministries here at First Family Church. He and his wife Kaci have two daughters and a son, and reside in Ankeny, Iowa. Travis is a casual Michigan Wolverines fan, and a hardcore Chip and Joanna Gaines fan. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter.