Analysis Of The Book ' The Great Commission '

I was surprised that Wheeler and Whaley did not initially define the difference between Great Commission worship and traditional worship. I see traditional worship more in line with the worship that was described within the Old Testament where Israel simply worshipped God and did not attempt to witness to non-Jews and bring them to know God. Once we study the New Testament it is clear that Jesus commands us to continue to worship but to also evangelize the world. What I think is lost on many is that evangelizing is a form of worship that brings great glory to God as we endeavor to help expand His kingdom.

The book then addresses the Church and discipleship and looks at some basic questions, baptism, the body of Christ and the visible Church-Community. The book also covers Saints – members called by God. Included in this chapter is sanctification

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the Jehovah’s Witness religion/cult. The background and core beliefs of this religion will be discussed as well as the flaws that can be found in it. There will be much attention given to how proponents of this cult view Jesus and the implications that those views bring. There will

• According to Dr. Wheeler, evangelism is lived out through ________________. (Be able to fill in the blank.)

The furtherance of the Kingdom of God through such activities and organizations that are deemed necessary. (“as may seem necessary.”)

Norris and Speers’ journey sent them out around the US in search for five different churches that undoubtedly worship differently but at the same time follow the universal Christian belief of the one true God. The goal of their expedition was to set out to explore the amount of politics that are found in many congregations. Out of these five distinguished churches, Norris and Speers’ focused on analyzing the congregation’s worship tactics, along with their leaders and mission of the church.

The approach of this article with today evangelism deals with the counterfeit faith of some people proclaiming Jesus as their savior. However, if this faith does not show evidence by transforming their lives, then does not deserved to be called saving faith. Such transformation has to show a change on their behaviors. This does not stop there. A true Christian need to perform daily “self-examination” of its own testimony. Another false gospel is to separate incarnational from informational apologetic. They go hand in hand as an absolute truth of Jesus Christ in evangelism. Some would have us believe that incarnational apologetic is not necessary in our society. But, they stand very far from the truth. Both “incarnational and informational” apologetic are interlaced and important tools for our daily life.

It is important for Churches to see the importance of “ the great commission” because this is the

Earley, Dave, and David Wheeler. Evagelism IS...How to Share Jesus with Passion and Confidence. Nashville, Tennessee: B&H Academic Publishing Group, 2010.

Wright argues, “The proper response to idolatry, is therefore not dualism, the rejection of space, time, or matter … but the renewed worship of the Creator God …” (Wright 227). Even though we cannot heal creation fully, our work with should enrich our worship of God, allowing us to fully enjoy what He has given us. In this way, the farmer is like the kingdom worker in that he enjoys his work so much he keeps doing it despite all the challenges that he faces. At the same time, creation’s degradation should cause disciples, as it does farmer, to produce as much produce as possible by earnestly preaching the gospel. Deyoung and Gilbert argue, “To proclaim the inauguration of the kingdom and all the other blessings of God without telling people how they may become partakers of those blessings is to preach a nongospel” (47). Once Christ comes back to judge humanity, there will be no hope for those that are not citizens of God’s

The Great commission is to reach with world with the Gospel. The Christian understands the world through suppositions; God exists, the truth exists, a man can know and understand truth (Towns 2008, 6). What we often forget is that much of society does not hold these suppositions, at least they often do not know they hold these suppositions. If we understand the way in which they think we can more ably show them Christ.

We keep our dignity and honor, like an ambassador, to represent well our God. We exalt ourselves and our ministries in order to gain authority among men. This is not self-conceit, but needed glorying.

The topic discussed in this paper is the doctrine of the ministries of the church. This doctrine informs of the different services and resources performed or distributed by the church. Whether being the church as a whole or on the local level of the community and the world. This topic, though it may seem relatively simple on the surface, is very important. There are many different interpretations and practices of how the church should or should not perform ministry. A clear understanding of the surrounding people and culture, as well as biblical truth is required or chaos and disunity will be the outcome.

This phrase has been stuck in my mind for weeks now. After preaching a message at a local friend’s church, these were the only words I received from one particular stranger. That is to say, these are the only words I received from someone who saw it fit to give me a pat on the back, followed by a crumpled up ball of cash (each of these gestures were received without solicitation). The sermon I delivered that morning was titled "The Impossibly Great Commission.” Looking back now, I realize that I could have spent a little more time one the headline, but the message itself was clear: we are purposed for a reason that is impossible to fulfill within our own strength. More simply put, "We need Jesus."

The words have stuck to the front of my mind for weeks. After preaching a message at a friend’s church in my hometown, these were the only words one particular stranger said to me. That is, these are the only words he said to me before giving me a pat on the back and handing me a crumbled up ball of cash (both of these gestures were received completely unsolicited). The sermon I delivered that morning was titled "The Impossibly Great Commission". Looking back now, I could have probably worded that better, but the message was clear, we are purpose for a reason and we cannot achieve that purpose in our own strength. More simply put, "We need Jesus."