In the previous installment, I argued that Jesus has tasked his church to take the verbal message of repentance and forgiveness of sins to the nations. The central mission of the church, therefore, is to take God’s Word to God’s world. The church’s chief task is to bear witness to Jesus, so that people may… Continue reading What is the mission of the church (part 2)
Tag: Social Justice
Social Justice or compassion?
The latest evangelical ministry buzz word is “social justice”. It seems that if you are not involved in “justice” ministries, you may not be that legit or relevant. This view is probably in reaction to the evangelical church’s silence and perceived silence on important social issues. The silence of a large swathe of the… Continue reading Social Justice or compassion?
Jesus is a Saviour, not a social worker
In the Matrix movies the inscription over the Oracle’s door is, “Temet Nosce”, which is Latin for “KNOW YOURSELF”. This is a fundamental truth just as important as knowing God. Have you thought about this basic question: What is a human being? Who are you?