United Devotion To The Mission: From Paul's Perspective

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV)

1. I Represent a Kingdom, Not Myself

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors…”

2 Corinthians 5:20

“But our citizenship is in heaven…”

Philippians 3:20

“He has rescued us… and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves…”

Colossians 1:13 (NIV)

2. I Speak with the Authority of My King.

“Whoever listens to you listens to me…”

Luke 10:16a

Then Jesus came to them and said. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go…”

Matthew 28:18–20

“He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.”

2 Cor. 5:19–20

3. I Must Represent the Character of My King.

“Set them an example by doing what is good…”

Titus 2:7–8

“You yourselves are our letter… known and read by everyone. You show that you are a letter from Christ…”

2 Corinthians 3:2–3

“Live such good lives among the pagans though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”

1 Peter 2:12 (I Know it’s not Paul! But it fits!)

“We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path…”

2 Corinthians 6:3–4

4. I Am Stationed Where I Am on Purpose.

“What has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.”

Philippians 1:12

“He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”

Acts 17:26–27

“Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them.”

1 Corinthians 7:17

5. I Must Stay Aligned with the Will of My King

“No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs…”

2 Timothy 2:4

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world…”

Romans 12:2

“Set your hearts on things above…”

Colossians 3:1–2

6. I Am Commissioned to Multiply, Not Just Maintain

“Entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”

2 Timothy 2:2

“God… gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”

2 Corinthians 5:18

“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known…”

Romans 15:20

7. I Am United With Others Through the Mission of Christ

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come… I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel.”

Philippians 1:27

“…that all of you agree with one another… and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”

1 Corinthians 1:10

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind… so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Romans 15:5–6

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit… There is one body and one Spirit… one hope to which you were called.”

Ephesians 4:3–4