Some may ask, “Why should we study the missionary methods of Paul? Surely, in all this time, we have grown beyond his old ways and have found better ways of accomplishing ministry.”
To this I would say, look around at the condition of the church at large throughout the world today, and see if you can find a model of success that compares to Paul. Yes, we have our “mega-churches.” They have huge congregations and lots of money, but are they successful in the sight of God? Are they raising up a generation of mature, Bible-instructed believers? I think not. The ignorance of the average believer today is astounding. Many cannot even give a clear presentation of the Gospel message.
In a recent survey across the United States, only about 13% of regular church goers said that they believe in hell, and about the same number doubted the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible. The church as a whole is in a shambles, and the reason is that we have forsaken the God-given way—exemplified by Paul—to achieve the great commission of “making disciples of all nations” (Mat 28:19).

Gene Cunningham - April 19, 2023

Are you end-times focused?

Are you end-time focused? 1st Peter 1:13 says “Gird up your mind and be sober and rest your hope fully on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Are you focused on the coming of Christ? Answer that question you've answered, “Why am I where I am?” Do you live day by day in what Paul calls in Titus, “the blessed hope glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” Titus 2:13? I wake up every morning saying, “Let it be today. Even so come Lord Jesus.” You know, that's the last prayer that's written in the Bible (Revelation 22:20). And you know what? I have a hunch Jesus is not going to come back until the majority and His bride is praying that He will come. You know why His bride is not praying that He'll come? Because we still want to buy that new car and we still want to get this. You're not going to have to worry about that because all of that stuff is about to go by the wayside. We're about to see hard times like this country has never seen. You know what? It'll be good for us. Why would God let us happen to us? Because He loves us. Because He wants a pure bride for His son. And He wants a bride that would be focused on eternity.

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