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1 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 142665 | ||
Greetings Angel3! I would say it is a bit of both! :-) John 15:14 makes it clear that we cannot bear fruit without abiding in Him. However, John 15:2 makes it clear that branches are 'cut off' for not bearing fruit and John 15:6 makes it clear that branches are cut off and burned for not abiding in Him. Also note that 'bear' in John 15:8 is active in voice. We are 'to bear'. The verse does not say that we will be made to bear (passive). If, as a church, we sit back and do nothing, we will not grow. If we don't invite people to services, and if we don't share our faith with those around us, and if we don't pray for the lost, and if we don't preach the Gospel, then there will be no fruit. If we do not go, we cannot make disciples. :-) So, Rick Warren simply advocates doing the ministry of the Church in an effective manner, by being intentional about what we do as a church. As I said, I haven't read 'The Purpose Driven Life' yet, so I can't really comment on it. But, I found 'The Purpose Driven Church' to be one of the best ministry books I have ever read. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | angel3 | 142821 | ||
Hi Tim-This is what my reading of scripture has shown me----God's will for me is -that I "seek Him and elevate His SON " it seems to me that if i do this I can't go wrong--even if i seem ignorant or uninformed to others--in Him angel3 | ||||||
3 | purpose driven? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 142833 | ||
Greetings Angel3! There is certainly nothing wrong with that goal! :-) However, allow me to use an illustration of what I mean about being more effective. Let's suppose that you were trying to witness to a young couple, but discovered that they only spoke Spanish. Which would be more effective? Would it be more effective to continue to witness to them in English or would it be more effective to witness to them in Spanish? Perhaps you could learn Spanish. Maybe, you would need to get someone to translate for you. This is an example of what Rick Warren's 'Purpose Driven Church' is all about. Looking at what we do, and finding ways to be more effective in doing it. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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