November 19, 2008
From David Bosch’s brilliant little book, Believing in the Future,
As we call people (back) to faith in God through Jesus Christ, we must help them to articulate an answer to the question “what do we ahve to become Christians for?” As least part of the answer to this question will have to be: “In order to be enlisted into God’s ministry of reconciliation, peace, and justice on earth.”
I’m the pastor of The Well in Feasterville, PA about 30 minutes Northeast of Philadelphia; Designer, Programmer, Owner of 343design; Website specialist for MyOhai; Board Member for Lemonade International; Member of the Ecclesia Network; Father of four boys and husband.
Over the years this blog has focused on the the calling of the church in suburban America. This has naturally transitioned into thoughts and questions around the nature of leadership and community life in this unique context.
11.20.08
By: Nick
We become Christians to enjoy God and enjoy him forever. The ministry of “reconciliation, peace and justice on earth” should be an extension of this but not the goal of being saved. God saves us unto himself and then calls us and sends us. Just my 2 cents.
11.20.08
By: Nick
Error on my part… to glorify God and enjoy him forever.
11.20.08
By: john chandler
Why must you plagiarize me: http://www.somestrangeideas.com/2008/09/02/what-do-we-have-to-become-christians-for/ ?
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12.31.08
By: Todd Hiestand » Books of 2008 - Theology » Missional Living in Suburban America
[...] Posts on this Book: What Do We Become Christians For?, What is Mission?. Also check out my friend John Chandler who has a longer series of posts here [...]
10.8.10
By: Carlos Rizzon
What about to be a reflection of his glory, love and compassion in this world! This a good question, I don’t know among North Americans, but I know lot person in Brazil that have been told that Christian people do not smoke, does not have sex as a single, does not kill nor steal,or so, but when I asked then a year ago what do we became Christians for? They was like lost, speechless ! It is a very profound question and must be answered by anybody that sees himself as a follower of Jesus.