Looking at the Big Picture

Looking at the Big Picture

Looking at the Big Picture

Girl Reading BibleGirl Reading Bible

What does God

say life is all

about?

What does God

say life is all

about?

1. Why did God create me?

2. What is the purpose of life?

3. What is God’s will for me?

4. How do I decide what is important in life?

1. Why did God create me?

2. What is the purpose of life?

3. What is God’s will for me?

4. How do I decide what is important in life?

Life’s Big QuestionsLife’s Big Questions

Girl and Question Marks

Magnifying Glass

Danger Sign

Frog on Pot

Frog Outside Pot

Frog in Pot

Boiling Water

Dangerous InfluencesDangerous Influences1. Materialism2. Individualism3. Relativism4. Pragmatism5. Consumerism

1. Materialism2. Individualism3. Relativism4. Pragmatism5. Consumerism

Holding the Earth

My StoryMy Story

Sistine Chapel Ceiling

For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.

Romans 11:36

For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.

Romans 11:36

My StoryMy Story

His StoryHis Story

It’s about Jesus!It’s about Jesus!

It’s About Jesus!It’s About Jesus!

You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!

John 5:39 (NLT)

You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!

John 5:39 (NLT)

It’s About Jesus!It’s About Jesus!Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

Luke 24:25-27 (NLT)

Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

Luke 24:25-27 (NLT)

It’s About JesusIt’s About Jesus

The Bible

The Gospel

Jesus

The Bible

The Gospel

Jesus

It’s About Jesus!It’s About Jesus!

but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word…

Hebrews 1:2-3 (NIV)

but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word…

Hebrews 1:2-3 (NIV)

It’s About Jesus!It’s About Jesus!“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left… “And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.” Matthew 25:31-33, 46 (NLT)

“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left… “And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.” Matthew 25:31-33, 46 (NLT)

It’s About Jesus!It’s About Jesus!Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:9-11

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:9-11

It’s About Jesus!It’s About Jesus!1. Jesus created the universe

2. Jesus sustains all things

3. Jesus will inherit all things

4. Jesus will judge everyone

5. Jesus will be King over all

1. Jesus created the universe

2. Jesus sustains all things

3. Jesus will inherit all things

4. Jesus will judge everyone

5. Jesus will be King over all

Jesus

Gospel Church Mission

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Gospel Church Mission

Gospel Church Mission

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The Trinity and the GospelThe Trinity and the Gospel

1. The Father established the eternal plan of salvation and sent His Son.

2. Jesus fulfilled the plan and accomplished redemption for man.

3. The Spirit applies the benefits of Christ’s atonement to believers.

1. The Father established the eternal plan of salvation and sent His Son.

2. Jesus fulfilled the plan and accomplished redemption for man.

3. The Spirit applies the benefits of Christ’s atonement to believers.

Gospel Church Mission

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Gospel Church Mission

Gospel Church Mission

Gospel Church Mission

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Gospel Church Mission Gospel Church Mission

Importance of the GospelImportance of the Gospel

But he replied, “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent.”

Luke 4:43 (NLT)

But he replied, “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent.”

Luke 4:43 (NLT)

Importance of the GospelImportance of the Gospel

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…

Romans 1:16 (NIV)

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…

Romans 1:16 (NIV)

The GospelThe GospelThe gospel is the good news of what God has done through His Son Jesus Christ to restore His reign and rule over all creation and bring reconciliation to all those who repent and place their trust in Jesus.

The gospel is the good news of what God has done through His Son Jesus Christ to restore His reign and rule over all creation and bring reconciliation to all those who repent and place their trust in Jesus.

Aspects of the GospelAspects of the Gospel1. Understanding/Believing

2. Living the gospel

3. Proclaiming the gospel

4. Defending the gospel

1. Understanding/Believing

2. Living the gospel

3. Proclaiming the gospel

4. Defending the gospel

Understanding the GospelUnderstanding the Gospel1. Growing in knowledge and

understanding of the gospel.

2. Able to write out the gospel.

3. Able to clearly explain the gospel to others.

1. Growing in knowledge and understanding of the gospel.

2. Able to write out the gospel.

3. Able to clearly explain the gospel to others.

Understanding the GospelUnderstanding the Gospel

You never leave the gospel to go onto other things. You only go deeper into it.

You never leave the gospel to go onto other things. You only go deeper into it.

Living the GospelLiving the Gospel1. Preach the gospel to yourself

daily.

2. Live based on the truths of who you are in Christ.

3. Live a cruciform life.

4. Live a life of repentance and faith.

1. Preach the gospel to yourself daily.

2. Live based on the truths of who you are in Christ.

3. Live a cruciform life.

4. Live a life of repentance and faith.

Proclaiming the GospelProclaiming the Gospel

1. Holy Spirit – need for prayer

2. Gospel – know it well

3. Testimony – your story & life

1. Holy Spirit – need for prayer

2. Gospel – know it well

3. Testimony – your story & life

Defending the GospelDefending the Gospel1. Why believe in God?

2. Why believe that the Bible is the Word of God?

3. Why does God allow evil and suffering?

4. Why does God send people to hell?

1. Why believe in God?

2. Why believe that the Bible is the Word of God?

3. Why does God allow evil and suffering?

4. Why does God send people to hell?

Gospel Church Mission

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Gospel Church Mission Gospel Church Mission

Importance of the ChurchImportance of the ChurchGod’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 3:10-11 (NLT)

God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 3:10-11 (NLT)

Importance of the ChurchImportance of the Church

7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other… 27 All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.

1 Corinthians 12:7, 27 (NLT)

7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other… 27 All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.

1 Corinthians 12:7, 27 (NLT)

Bride of ChristBride of Christ

Body of ChristBody of Christ

Family of GodFamily of God

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The ChurchThe Church

The Church is a community of people who belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ.

The Church is a community of people who belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ.

The ChurchThe Church

The church is a community of imperfect people clinging to a perfect Christ who are being perfected by grace.

Jonathan Dodson

The church is a community of imperfect people clinging to a perfect Christ who are being perfected by grace.

Jonathan Dodson

The ChurchThe Church

The Church is God’s People saved by God’s Power for God’s Purposes.

Soma Communities

The Church is God’s People saved by God’s Power for God’s Purposes.

Soma Communities

The ChurchThe Church

The church is a light, a city on a hill before a watching world.

The church is a light, a city on a hill before a watching world.

Gospel Church Mission

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Gospel Church Mission Gospel Church Mission

Mission Goal PurposeMission Goal Purpose

Bringing glory to Jesus and the Father

Expanding the Kingdom of God

Making disciples of all nations

Bringing glory to Jesus and the Father

Expanding the Kingdom of God

Making disciples of all nations

The MissionThe MissionJesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT)

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT)

The MissionThe Mission

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mark 16:15

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mark 16:15

The MissionThe Mission

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 (see Luke 24:48-49)

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8 (see Luke 24:48-49)

The MissionThe Mission

Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”

John 20:21

Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”

John 20:21

Summary of our MissionSummary of our Mission

Like Jesus we are to go out in the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaim the gospel and make disciples of all those who respond to the gospel.

Like Jesus we are to go out in the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaim the gospel and make disciples of all those who respond to the gospel.

The GoalThe Goal

10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven… 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:10, 33 (NIV)

10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven… 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:10, 33 (NIV)

The GoalThe Goal…which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,

Ephesians 1:20-22 (NIV)

…which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,

Ephesians 1:20-22 (NIV)

Summary of our GoalSummary of our Goal

Our goal is to bring the reign and rule of God over all aspects of His creation.

Our goal is to bring the reign and rule of God over all aspects of His creation.

The PurposeThe Purpose

Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:21

... as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. 2 Corinthians 4:15

Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:21

... as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. 2 Corinthians 4:15

Summary of our PurposeSummary of our Purpose

The ultimate purpose of all we do is to bring God glory.

When God is glorified people worship Him.

The ultimate purpose of all we do is to bring God glory.

When God is glorified people worship Him.

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Mountain Top SunsetMountain Top Sunset“The glory of God is the infinite beauty and greatness of his manifold perfections.”

“The glory of God is the infinite beauty and greatness of his manifold perfections.”

John Piper

Mountain Top SunsetMountain Top Sunset“Chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” “Chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”

The Westminster Confession

God’s Will For UsGod’s Will For UsMission - to share the gospel in order

to make disciples of Jesus who love God and people

Goal - to expand the kingdom of God by bringing the love of God

Purpose - to bring glory to Jesus and the Father so they may be worshiped

Mission - to share the gospel in order to make disciples of Jesus who love God and people

Goal - to expand the kingdom of God by bringing the love of God

Purpose - to bring glory to Jesus and the Father so they may be worshiped

The Big PictureThe Big Picture

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Gospel Church Mission

Gospel Church Mission