A Crucified Life - - Acknowledges Christ

 

    2 Corinthians 9:13

Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

    *Strong's Ex. Conc. No. 3671

Confession: agreement, affirmation, profess

From the Greek word 'homologia' (pronounced hom-ol-og-ee'-ah). 

    Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;).

    Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus. 

    The proof of our ministry is our obedient confession of Christ, acknowledging Him as the only Lord and Savior. The Lord of All, of Everything (John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-29). The Savior of those who believe on His Name (John 1:12; John 3:16-18; Romans 10:9-10, 13; Acts 2:21). The proof is our willingness to acknowledge that Jesus Christ is God's only begotten Son.

    Because we believe what we believe, we are compelled by the Spirit to act on said belief. Our faith in Christ causes us to speak out our faith to anyone who is willing to listen (Acts 24:14-16) to why we believe what we believe about the Bible, the Scriptures.

    So we go into all the world, as Christ instructed His disciples to do (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8). We go ourselves, we send people out and support them financially, we support other Great Commission minded groups/people who are committed to spreading the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. 

    It is our act of obedience in our confession of our faith to do so. Our actions are aligned with our words. We are more than walking the walk and talking the talk: we are walking the talk. 

    1 Corinthians 1:23,24

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

    Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

ACKNOWLEDGING CHRIST in worship

The Gospel - Ryan Stevenson

My Portion - Mark Barlow

Creed - Third Day

I Know Whom I Have Believed 

The Proof of Your Love - For King & Country