An Authentic Calling: Representing Christ and His Kingdom through the Church

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An Authent i c Ca l l i ng: Represent i ng Chr i s t and Hi s Ki ngdom through the Chur ch

(1) 2 Cor. 8.9

(2) Rom. 8.29

(3) Rom. 8.16

(4) Rom. 6.1-4

(5) Phil. 3.4-7

(6) John 13.1-17

(7) Matt. 20.28

(8) 1 Pet. 2.21

(9) Heb. 12.1-2

5. Walking worthy in your relational web: fleshing out the Gospel in your “circle of influence” oikos, Matt. 5.14-16 (ESV) – You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

The call to serve is not based on outward tokens of excellence, but the certainty of

God’s sovereign choice for us to fulfill his task .

a. Your kinfolk

b. Your church family

c. Your friends

d. Your neighbors and associates