Vision, Purpose, Commission & Mission
God's vision from Eden to the Kingdom, the Church's purpose and governance, every believer's commission and mission, the gospel for the lost, the warnings to the churches, and the whole strategy on a page.
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God’s Original Vision — The Beginning & the Fall
God’s original vision for life in Eden — humanity made to walk with Him — and how it was lost in the Fall.
Vision for the Future — Salvation & the Kingdom
The Vision fulfilled — salvation offered to all who come, Jesus’ vision for His people, and the Kingdom of Heaven as our eternal home.
Purpose of the Church
The Church exists to fulfil God’s vision on earth — equipping the saints for the work of ministry, under the headship of Christ.
The Commission — What All Christians Are Called to Do
The Commission is the universal call given to every believer without exception.
Mission — What Individuals Are Gifted and Called to Do in the Body of Christ
While the Commission is universal to every believer, the Mission is personal.
The Gospel Message — God’s Vision for Unbelievers
The good news the Church exists to proclaim — that Christ died for sinners, rose again, and saves all who repent and trust in Him.
Church Governance Structure — A Closer Look
A closer look at each role in the Church’s structure — the fivefold ministry, elders, and deacons: their function, biblical pattern, qualifications, and responsibilities.
Warnings to the Churches — The Reality of Living in a Fallen World
Chapters 1 through 6 have set out the ideal: God’s vision, the Church’s purpose, the believer’s commission, the individual’s mission, the…
A Deeper Dive — Warning for the Western Church
Chapter 7 set out the seven letters to the churches of Asia Minor and the universal patterns of drift they identify.
Strategy on a Page — The Biblical Church
Chapters 1 through 8 have set out the full framework, based on the biblical pattern in language and detail.