On Serving God in Our Generation
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: How are Christians to serve Christ at this point in history? We approach the question from the perspective of faith in a sovereign God, not in pessimism or defeatism. While activity is required, God’s chief concern is with being rather than doing. We ask first, “Who are we?” Identity is not self-generated but given by God. Christians are Christlike people— redeemed, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, loving, and holy. They are also a covenant community—united with the Triune God and with one another. We then ask, “What should we be doing?” After repenting of our failures, we are, according to our particular callings and contexts, sent to preach the Word, spread the gospel, engage with society, and endure persecution.
Source: UNIO CUM CHRISTO
Author: DAVID MCKAY
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Funder: Johns Hopkins University
OpenAlex ID: W2956017609