Duel Citizenship Can my pastor talk politics? Introduction 1. How do you think someone who is not a Christian would answer this question: Why do Christian churches exist? (In other words, what is their purpose?)
2. How would you answer that question?
3. If there’s a difference in answers, what do you think is the cause?
The Jurisdiction, Purpose, and Tools of the Church Luke 17:20–21 “The kingdom of God is not coming in a way you can observe, nor will people say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘Look, there it is!’ because the kingdom of God is within you.” 1. With what aspect of our lives is the church concerned?
Romans 3:20 For this reason, no one will be declared righteous in his sight by works of the law, for through the law we become aware of sin. Mark 16:15–16 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 2. What goal is the church trying to achieve with its concern?
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