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Sometimes, serving God gets complex. There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of variants of belief, with the vast majority of differences having no impact on Truth or the state of one's salvation. In heaven, we will find people who were Lutherans, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Baptists, Roman Catholics, Christian Missionary Alliance, and non-denominational. There will be people of all colors, races, and nationalities.

and also:

Christians get caught up in all sorts of things: abortion, communion, baptism, the poor, evangelism, and so forth. While these things are important, they all take second place to our primary function:

This function is the reason we were created. It’s why we are here:

We glorify God in many ways. We do it through our worship and praise, our fellowship with Him, our thanksgiving, and by living a holy life through the power of the Holy Spirit. We glorify God with tithes, offerings, devotions, lifestyle, and generosity.

 

There are 69 references in the Bible about this purpose. It is an unambiguous mandate for Christians.

 

Many in Christendom embrace what they see as a direct mandate from our Lord to preach the Gospel to the entire world, commonly referred to as the Great Commission. However, at Tree Top, we hold a different perspective. While we believe that sharing the Gospel is a crucial aspect of our faith, we interpret the Great Commission as being specifically directed to Christ's eleven disciples in their unique context.

It is our privilege to share the Gospel because:

• Our love for others encourages us to share the peace and joy of Jesus Christ.
• We listen to the Holy Spirit and do the Father's Will as directed.

One of the most overlooked functions of Christians is spiritual growth. It is one of the four core functions. If it were not an essential component of the Christian lifestyle, then God would whoosh us off to heaven right after we are saved. However, God leaves us here to do things for Him. Moreover, he empowers us with the Holy Spirit to enable us to grow, learn, and fellowship with Him.

 

 

Final Thoughts

We get caught up in all sorts of Christian activities. Baptism, communion, discipleship, abortion, Lent, missionary work, church building, youth groups, etc., consume much of our churches' time and money.

There’s nothing wrong with the “other functions;” however, they do not negate the Four Primary Functions listed in this article. If you become overwhelmed with church activities and need to cut some things, consider the Four Primary Functions and give them preference over other activities.

 

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