Friday 15 January 2010

Ministry of Reconciliation by Bradley Dearlove

Brad leads a church, Crossing Point in the Gold Coast, Australia

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (New International Version)

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 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. 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

This is an amazing scripture. Not only did God reconcile us to himself but He has given us the ministry of reconciliation. Take a look at verse 19: ' And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.' It is us who point people to Jesus who has reconciled man to God. This is why it is imperative that we are preaching the correct message, we need to be preaching the Gospel. It is only by people seeing the grace (favour) of God found in Jesus that people will understand and see the truth that they have been reconciled to God and that access to Him has been opened.

When law is brought upon people they are unable to see the door clearly, this does not make clear the reconciliation that has been achieved. This happens because when law is preached, the focus is taken off Jesus and placed on man, man can but only try to perform when faced with the law. The law will activate us into self-effort mode, placing man into a 'works' frenzy, which has no end except failure. But we have been given the amazing task of ministering reconciliation to man. We have the most amazing message, which is the truth, and which places peoples vision on Christ and thus opens the door to new life, a life lived with God and God in us.

Since we have such a great privilege, let us preach the truth and see people reconciled to God

3 comments:

  1. Am Betty Oliver Lusiba the Director and pastor of Heavenly embassy womens'ministry in Kampala Uganda East Africa.
    I was blessed and touched when I visited your web site and I would like to be affiliated with Ladies ministry.
    As you know we leaders we go through various challenges and obstacles but I believe if we share the experience, testmony and advises we can be encouraged and continue with the work of God. And please feel free to to contact me and
    I wish you the best in that great work of God ,keep on going in Jesus' Name.
    We extend our prayerful support being confident that God who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. Please log on to our website and check out all the areas of our ministry that can help inspire and encourage you.
    We love you and God bless you.
    our website
    www.hem.cfsites.org

    and find my phot in ministries page


    and our E-MAIL
    hemoffice@gmail.com
    hemembassy@gmail.com
    Direct contact number
    +256 714 213 480 (24hrs)
    And if you would like me, our senior pastor or the ministry team to come and minister or attend in your events please contact us a
    month before.

    IN CHRIST
    Ssonko Jonah

    Director of music ministry

    Be blessed has we're waiting to hear from you soon.

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  2. Assistance and Building Fund-General
    This fund is use to finance buildings such as home office facilities and local churches. It may also be use for improvements.
    Dear Most Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
    Prayer for the Construction of a New Church of God in Jesus Christ One World Christian Ministry. If you could help me in my ministry of spreading the gospel to the world please E-mail to: reyes88883@yahoo.com.ph or send at # 273 Malimpuec, East Lingayen,Pangasinan. Philippines. (New CHURCH Building) WE REQUEST FOR YOUR DONATIONS FOR THE BUILDING OF CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST ONE WORLD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.

    These Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are requesting donations to complement our own efforts towards this project.
    The foundation of the building has already been started and we are currently seeking assistance for, amongst others construction materials. Thank you for your assistance in helping us in our efforts to realise the abovementioned goals will be greatly appreciated. We are thus open to receiving any form of assistance from you. Do not hesitate to contact our Church Leader Sister Michelle Gojar, Mobile # +639183269401, for any clarifications and additional information you may need. We have also attached the pictures of the building Church Permit and showing the work that has been done to date together with details of our bank account.
    May the good Lord Jesus Christ, be with you and richly bless you, as you lend a hand in the building.
    When you have found the perfect gift for someone, feel free to donate as much or as little as you like.
    People today have various meanings for the word "church." In the Bible, however, "the church" means (CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST ONE WORLD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY) the people gathered into God's spiritual family. Wherever they may be these people come together in local gatherings called "churches"
    Donations to this fund are used to help those within our youth programs including camps and congregations that are in need of financial support.
    Good Works Program
    The "Good Works Program" is intended to provide an organized way for brethren to help others in the Church who face unusual, emergency situations that could not be anticipated or budgeted for. The intent of the program is to make these situations known to the Church, and to coordinate the distribution of funds that are raised by congregations or groups in fund-raising efforts.
    Thank You, God, for the high honor and privilege of calling You "Father GOD."
    What an astonishing thought, that we are now your children! What a blessing, to have been born into Your family!

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  3. Assistance and Building Fund-General
    This fund is use to finance buildings such as home office facilities and local churches. It may also be use for improvements.
    Dear Most Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
    Prayer for the Construction of a New Church of God in Jesus Christ One World Christian Ministry. If you could help me in my ministry of spreading the gospel to the world please E-mail to: reyes88883@yahoo.com.ph or send at # 273 Malimpuec, East Lingayen,Pangasinan. Philippines. (New CHURCH Building) WE REQUEST FOR YOUR DONATIONS FOR THE BUILDING OF CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST ONE WORLD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.

    These Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are requesting donations to complement our own efforts towards this project.
    The foundation of the building has already been started and we are currently seeking assistance for, amongst others construction materials. Thank you for your assistance in helping us in our efforts to realise the abovementioned goals will be greatly appreciated. We are thus open to receiving any form of assistance from you. Do not hesitate to contact our Church Leader Sister Michelle Gojar, Mobile # +639183269401, for any clarifications and additional information you may need. We have also attached the pictures of the building Church Permit and showing the work that has been done to date together with details of our bank account.
    May the good Lord Jesus Christ, be with you and richly bless you, as you lend a hand in the building.
    When you have found the perfect gift for someone, feel free to donate as much or as little as you like.
    People today have various meanings for the word "church." In the Bible, however, "the church" means (CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST ONE WORLD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY) the people gathered into God's spiritual family. Wherever they may be these people come together in local gatherings called "churches"
    Donations to this fund are used to help those within our youth programs including camps and congregations that are in need of financial support.
    Good Works Program
    The "Good Works Program" is intended to provide an organized way for brethren to help others in the Church who face unusual, emergency situations that could not be anticipated or budgeted for. The intent of the program is to make these situations known to the Church, and to coordinate the distribution of funds that are raised by congregations or groups in fund-raising efforts.
    Thank You, God, for the high honor and privilege of calling You "Father GOD."
    What an astonishing thought, that we are now your children! What a blessing, to have been born into Your family!

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