Ultimate Purpose
God’s Word clearly depicts the function of His Church. While this list is not exhaustive, here are a few things that are nonnegotiable for His Church.
- Victory over the forces of evil – Matthew 16:18
- Loving God first and foremost, which will enable us to love others – Matthew 22:36-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-28; John 13:34-35
- Make disciples (followers of Jesus) everywhere – Matthew 28:18-20
- Unite all things under the Triune God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) – Ephesians 1:7-10
- Equipping the saints (Christians) for service – Ephesians 4:11-16
