Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, Mentor's Guide, MG16

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D O I N G J U S T I C E A N D L O V I N G M E R C Y : C O M P A S S I O N M I N I S T R I E S

3. The Church will always experience tension with the world by virtue of its allegiance and obedience to the lordship of Jesus Christ .

B. As agent , the Church is a witness of the reality of God’s kingdom rule in every neighborhood where they gather.

1. Boldly witnessing to the good news of the Gospel: preaching and teaching, Col. 1.27-28

2. Clearly confirming the Word of God with signs following: a demonstration of the truth of the Gospel in signs, wonders, and power in the Spirit, Heb. 2.3-4

3. Accompanying the proclamation and demonstration of the Gospel with good works: ministries of mercy and justice

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a. Eph. 2.10

b. Col. 1.10

c. Titus 2.14

d. 1 Pet. 2.12