| "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ..., teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and ..." - Jesus |
Among His last words before leaving the earth, Jesus applied no qualifier as to who should be involved in training the people of the nations. There is no exclusion as to age, social status or ethnic origin. |
Matt 28:19-20 |
| "...I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain" - Jesus |
It is not necessary to wonder if it is God's will to be about the business of representing Jesus. We are appointed to do so. |
John 15:16 |
| Now if anyone build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble ... it shall be revealed by fire. |
It is not live the American dream, die and go to Heaven. There are eternal rewards for serving the Lord. We all have plenty of wood, hay and stubble. How much gold, silver and precious stone will be laid up for you? |
1 Cor 3:12 |
| ... it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, ... |
It would be very dangerous to expect there is a second chance. Scripture just does not support the concept. |
Heb 9:27 |
| But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; |
The message of the exclusivity of Jesus was and is not popular. Expect tough going. But opposition is not against you, it is against the Holy Spirit. |
1 Cor 1:23 |
| Thou ... has redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people and nation;... |
For Whom time is not linear, this is accomplished. Have you been a part of this great plan or have you been on the sidelines? Will you be a part of this great plan or will you stand on the sidelines? |
Rev 5:9 |
| The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. |
This what will be finished. You can either join God in His passion for His glory among the nations or miss it. - Dr. John Piper |
Hab 2:14 |
