Commanded by Jesus, the first church obeyed and every church since has followed that same path or perished. So what was the mission of the first church and how was that mission to be carried out? I found a few scriptures to help understand the mission of every church who believes in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and his promised to return to judge all the living and the dead, to eternal life or eternal punishment. Hope this is helpful for you to remember our mission and stay on task towards that purpose.
Mark 16:15;Romans 10:13-15; Acts 13:47; Psalm 96:1-13,3;1 Chronicles 16:24; Matthew 24:14; 28:19; Luke 24:27; Mark 13:10; Acts 1:8; Revelation 14:6
Evangelism, Proselytizing, Preaching
Mark 16:15 - Go to all the world and preach the good news to everyone
Romans 10:13-15 - Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved and Spirit of God in the church will send out the messengers so they can hear
Acts 13:47 - Lord gave this command, "I've made you a light to Gentiles to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth"
Psalm 96:3, 1 Chronicles 16:24 - Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
Matthew 24:14 - Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.
Singing, praising God, letting the world know his great works
Psalm 96:1-13 "sing to the Lord, praise his name" he is the one true God, not an idol he reigns - tell the nations, he is coming to judge the earth's nations with justice and truth
Make disciples of Jesus, baptized in the name of God by the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:19 - Go make disciples, baptize them in God's name
Luke 24:27 - explain the whole revelation of God about himself and his plan from creation, redemption to consummation
Mark 13:10 - preach the good news
Acts 1:8 receive power with the Holy Spirit on you to be witness of Jesus, telling people about him everywhere
Revelation 14:6 - Proclaim the good news to everyone on earth
http://www.openbible.info/topics/missions
Mark 16:15;Romans 10:13-15; Acts 13:47; Psalm 96:1-13,3;1 Chronicles 16:24; Matthew 24:14; 28:19; Luke 24:27; Mark 13:10; Acts 1:8; Revelation 14:6
Evangelism, Proselytizing, Preaching
Mark 16:15 - Go to all the world and preach the good news to everyone
Romans 10:13-15 - Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved and Spirit of God in the church will send out the messengers so they can hear
Acts 13:47 - Lord gave this command, "I've made you a light to Gentiles to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth"
Psalm 96:3, 1 Chronicles 16:24 - Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
Matthew 24:14 - Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.
Singing, praising God, letting the world know his great works
Psalm 96:1-13 "sing to the Lord, praise his name" he is the one true God, not an idol he reigns - tell the nations, he is coming to judge the earth's nations with justice and truth
Make disciples of Jesus, baptized in the name of God by the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:19 - Go make disciples, baptize them in God's name
Luke 24:27 - explain the whole revelation of God about himself and his plan from creation, redemption to consummation
Mark 13:10 - preach the good news
Acts 1:8 receive power with the Holy Spirit on you to be witness of Jesus, telling people about him everywhere
Revelation 14:6 - Proclaim the good news to everyone on earth
http://www.openbible.info/topics/missions