What is the believer's commission?
Every believer is an ambassador, commissioned to represent the Lord Jesus Christ to a world full of people who do not know Him. God has given us the ministry of reconciliation — the assignment to carry His appeal, “be reconciled to God,” to the unbelieving world.
Also asked: What is the main task assigned to every Christian? · What is the role of a follower of Jesus in relation to non-believers? · What responsibility does God give to His people to perform in the world today?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 2, Lesson 2-3 — The Commission–Evangelism
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- What does the Bible teach about reconciliation?2 Corinthians 5:18-20 · The Basics
- What is the ministry of reconciliation, and what does it entail for believers?2 Corinthians 5:18-20 · The Basics
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- What should motivate us to fulfill our commission?Same lesson · The Basics
- Why did Christ die, according to Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:15?Same lesson · The Basics
- How are believers supposed to look at other people?Same lesson · The Basics
- What is the ministry of reconciliation? What is the message of reconciliation?Same lesson · The Basics
- Describe the method of evangelism outlined in 1 Peter 3:15.Same lesson · The Basics
- Define meekness in the biblical sense.Same lesson · The Basics
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