Looking at the Big Picture

1. Who am I?

2. What is my purpose?

3. How do I accomplish my purpose?

Life’s Big Questions

Who? What? How?

The Big Picture

Jesus

Gospel Church Mission

What is the Church?

EkklesiaA gathering of people who have been called out for a purpose.

Bride of Christ

The Church

Body of Christ

Family of God

Gospel Church MissionJesus

Gospel Church Mission

Goal Mission Purpose

Glorifying God and Jesus

Proclaiming Discipling Loving

Kingdom of God

Throne

Goal

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)

Goal

your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven… But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:10, 33 (NIV)

Goal

…which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,

Ephesians 1:20-22 (NIV)

Goal

Our goal is to bring the reign and rule of God over all aspects of His creation.

Goal Mission Purpose

Glorifying God and Jesus

Proclaiming Discipling Loving

Kingdom of God

Jesus teaching disciples

The Mission

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT)

The Mission

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mark 16:15 (NKJ)

The Mission

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 (NLT) (see Luke 24:48-49)

The Mission

Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

John 20:21 (NIV)

Great Commandment

“Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the p r o p h e t s a r e b a s e d o n t h e s e t w o commandments.”

Matthew 22:36-40 (NLT)

Great Commandment

Like Jesus we are to go out in the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaim the gospel and make disciples who love God and people of all those who respond to the gospel.

Goal Mission Purpose

Glorifying God and Jesus

Proclaiming Discipling Loving

Kingdom of God

Gospel Living

Our Ultimate Purpose

Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:21 (NLT)

... as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NLT)

Summary of our Purpose

The ultimate purpose of all we do is to bring God glory.

When God is glorified people worship Him.

Mountain Top Sunset“Chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”

The Westminster Confession

Question Mark in SkyWhat is the

Glory of God?

Mountain Top Sunset“The glory of God is the innite beauty and greatness of his manifold perfections.”

John Piper

Golden Clouds

Everything that comes forth from God is His glory.

The Sun

Jesus on Cross

Girl Reading Bible

What does

God say life is all about?

God’s Will For Us

1. Goal - to bring the reign and rule of God over all aspects of His creation.

2. Mission - to share the gospel in order to make disciples of Jesus who love God and people

3.Purpose - to bring glory to Jesus and the Father so they may be worshiped

Gospel LivingTo know God and to make Him known

The Big Picture

Jesus

Gospel Church Mission