As many of my friends know, I believe in God. I don't think there is really any surprise there. If there is, SURPRISE! I'm a Christian! But that would make me sad if people couldn't tell. I strive to prove not all Christian are stuck up snots, like they tend to be. I don't like being put in that box... But this isn't the direction I'm going for, at least not today.
Christians, in my humble opinion, are called to missions. However, some believers are scared of this word, and some just down right hate it! Its been given a very negative light. People seem to think that a Mission has to be all impossible.. Like Tom Cruz, but simply meeting people and sharing yourself with them. Its not a forceful event, where you tell someone, either believe or meet your doom! Its just giving someone the opportunity to meet God if they so choose, when they may not have known there was a choice.
Missions can be local or global. I feel called to travel the word and sharing my faith, others are called right here in this very city to share in Bubs, Bars, street corners, youth groups, etc. Doesn't make you less of a missionary or more of one depending on were your called. But realize this... you are called. Missions IS the great commission.
So are you considering missions and evangelism as synonymous? I have always kinda considered missions as going away, whereas evangelism could be done anywhere. I would definitely agree that we are called to evangelism as Christians. I think that's undeniable. I do not, however, think that we are all called to missions in the sense of getting out of our cities. I am a little confused by your terms. If this is essentially what you're saying, we're good.
ReplyDeleteIm not saying u have to leave, Im saying some people are called to leave while others arent.
ReplyDeletebut it is all missions. Evangelism is more what pastors do.. with sermons.
ReplyDeleteEvangelism is sharing the word with people who don't know it. Completely different from preaching, which is what pastors do!
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