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There is a duty that every believer is called to. This duty is to live a godly life and share the Good News of the Gospel with neighbors and nations. We are given the commandment by Jesus in Matthew 28:18-20 to ”Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Life is the stage for our faith to be on display. An onslaught of challenging elements along the journey of life will need to be faced. Preparation is needed to respond, react, and navigate these elements as we demonstrate and display our faith and give glory to God.
Gospel success is rooted in God's sovereignty. This explains Paul's Gospel success, why he was so faithful to the Gospel, and why God was faithful to produce fruit that continues even today. Just like Paul, as we are anchored in God's sovereignty, we will have the clarity, confidence, conviction and courage in life that will make us an unstoppable force for God's glory and His mission in the world.
Paul addresses the leaders and elders at Ephesus who are responsible for making sure the basics of the faith are the basis of forming Christian community. The basics of the Christian life that form the basis of a Christian community are to live a life of love, truth, tears, trials, and togetherness. Additionally, as believers, we are called to live a life of service, awareness, development and gospel centrality. As Paul continues his journey and sets his sights on reaching Jerusalem, he knows that suffering and trials are ahead of him. No matter what Paul is facing, his life is a living embodiment and example of the presence of King Jesus on planet Earth.
In Acts 18, Paul continues his missionary journey, and he comes to Corinth, where he connects with Priscilla and Aquila, who are tentmakers like Paul. While in Corinth, Paul preaches the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles and encounters Jewish foes who abuse, arrest and accuse him, but many are saved. God demonstrates His faithfulness and affirms that Paul is to continue preaching and not be afraid.
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