Worship function of the church
“…Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."
Ministry function of the Church
…to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.
Discipleship function of the Church
“…and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Share the Good News
Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Evangelism function of the church
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”
Responding with praise
Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Persecution and church growth
On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
What would Jesus say today to the persecuted church?
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
Radical Christianity
I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich, and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness, and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.
Ashamed of Jesus
Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.