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An updated version of the introduction to our gospel series "Growing Deep in the Gospel". In it we look at how Jesus, the Gospel, the Church and the Mission form the basis of the "Big Picture". If we understand the "Big Picture" we will be able to better answer questions like "What does God says life is all about?", "Why did God create me?", "What is the purpose of life?", "What is God's will for me?", and "How do I decide what is important in life?".
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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
JesusJesus
Gospel Church Mission
Gospel Church Mission
TrinitySymbolTrinitySymbol
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
JesusJesus
Gospel Church Mission
Gospel Church Mission
Gospel Church Mission
JesusJesus
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
JesusJesus
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
TrinitySymbol
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
JesusJesus
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.
Mountain Top SunsetMountain Top Sunset
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
JesusJesus
Gospel Church Mission
Gospel Church Mission
