Tell others, warn and teach Ephesians 4:12,13

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Ephesians 4:12,13 "Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.  This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ."

God has given his church an enormous responsibility, to make disciples in every nation (Mat 28:18-20). This involves preaching, teaching, healing, nurturing, giving, administering, building, and many other tasks.  If we had to fulfill this command as individuals it would be impossible.  But God calls us as members of his body. Some of us can do one task; some do another.  Together we can obey God more fully than any of us could alone.  As the body of Christ, we can accomplish more together than we would dream possible working by ourselves.  

Colossians 1:28,29 "So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us.  We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.  That's why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ's mighty power that works within me."

Christ's message is for everyone; so everywhere Paul and Timothy went, they brought the Good News to all who would listen.  An effective presentation of the Good News includes warning and teaching.  The warning is that without Christ, people are doomed to eternal separation from God.

The teaching is that salvation is available through faith in Christ.  As Christ works in you, tell others about him, warning and teaching them in love.  Who do you know that needs to hear the message?  Will you share it?  Love you all.

   In Christ's Love and Grace
        Johnny