I'm confused because I see this type of communication in many places, too many places (books, articles , pod casts etc.) the idea that "Ifyour church desires to reach the people in your community ..." (then) do this or that.
My confusion is generated around my understanding of the great commission. I just do not, or have I ever, come across the same idea in the teachings of Jesus or the Bible. Maybe we in our present cultural systems are trying to be some kind of softer, kinder body of Christ. It just seems that when the Lord commanded his people tho go and get involved with all peoples in such a way to make disciples, "reach the people in in your community" then the idea is not an If.
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I'm confused because I see this type of communication in many places, too many places (books, articles , pod casts etc.) the idea that "If your church desires to reach the people in your community ..." (then) do this or that.
My confusion is generated around my understanding of the great commission. I just do not, or have I ever, come across the same idea in the teachings of Jesus or the Bible. Maybe we in our present cultural systems are trying to be some kind of softer, kinder body of Christ. It just seems that when the Lord commanded his people tho go and get involved with all peoples in such a way to make disciples, "reach the people in in your community" then the idea is not an If.