Why Mission?

The profound reality of 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 is that Christ’s love transforms us, then becomes a relentless force that compels us outward.

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Christ's love compels us. (2 Cor 5:14)

This love is not some emotion that we generate ourselves. It is unbreakable love of our God who has rescued us from the grave. Because Christ died for all, our old self-absorbed existence has passed away, and we are reborn as an entirely new creation. This radical shift transforms how we view every human being we encounter. We no longer see people through worldly lenses of status, race or politics, but as souls deeply loved by God who are desperately in need of His grace. Driven by this urgent reality, our comfort must take a backseat to the call of gospel outreach.

Paul also writes that God, “reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (v18). This beautiful image of reconciliation is the heart of the passage. It’s like two warring nations that make peace with each other and become friends. God of course was not at fault, but instead of counting our many sins against us, he is the one who made the ultimate sacrifice to bring us back into relationship with Himself. Now, He has entrusted this very message of peace to us, appointing every believer as an official ambassador for Christ. We do not go out into our communities in our own authority, but as chosen representatives of the King of kings. We plead with a broken world to be reconciled to God. Our daily lives become a powerful, living invitation to experience His saving grace. It all starts with His love.

Pastor Ben