Purpose and mission of church Layunin at misyon ng simbahan

1. God’s purposes for the church: Mga layunin ng Diyos para sa simbahan

The church is called to praise and glorify God, to establish Jesus Christ’s kingdom, and to proclaim the gospel throughout the world.Ang simbahan ay tinawag upang purihin at luwalhatiin ang Diyos, upang maitaguyod ang kaharian ni Jesucristo, at upang ipahayag ang ebanghelyo sa buong mundo.

a. To praise God: Upang purihin ang Diyos

1 Peter 2:9 KJV 1900

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

See also Eph 1:5–6; Eph 1:11–12; Eph 1:14; Heb 13:15; 1 Pe 2:5

b. To share God’s glory: Upang ibahagi ang luwalhati ng Diyos

Romans 8:29–30 KJV 1900

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

See also Mt 13:43; Jn 17:24; Ro 9:23; 1 Co 2:7; Php 3:21; Col 3:4; 2 Th 2:14; Re 2:26–27; Re 3:4–5; Re 3:21

c. God will build his church: Itatayo ng Diyos ang kanyang simbahan

Matthew 16:18–19 KJV 1900

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

See also Mt 27:40; Jn 2:19–22; 1 Co 3:9; Eph 2:21–22; Eph 4:11–13; Heb 3:3–6; 1 Pe 2:5

d. To challenge Satan’s dominion: Upang hamunin ang kapangyarihan ni Satanas

Eph 3:10–11 “rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms” refers to the powers of evil.Ang "mga namumuno at awtoridad sa makalangit na mga lupain" ay tumutukoy sa mga kapangyarihan ng kasamaan.

Ephesians 3:10–11 KJV 1900

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

See also Mt 16:18; Eph 6:12; 1 Jn 2:14

e. To go into the world in mission: Upang pumunta sa mundo sa misyon

2 Corinthians 5:18 KJV 1900

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

See also Mt 5:13–16; Mt 28:19–20; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:48; Jn 20:21; Ac 1:8; Php 2:15–16; Col 1:27

2. The church’s mission: Ang misyon ng simbahan

a. To preach the gospel to the world Upang ipangaral ang ebanghelyo sa mundo

Mark 13:10 KJV 1900

And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

See also Mt 28:19; Lk 24:47; Jn 10:16; Ac 13:47

b. To do good to all: Upang gumawa ng mabuti sa lahat

Galatians 6:10 KJV 1900

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

See also Mt 25:37–40; Lk 6:35; Ac 9:36; Eph 2:10; 1 Ti 6:18; Jas 1:27; 1 Pe 2:12

c. Images of the church’s mission: Mga larawan ng misyon ng simbahan

Mt 5:13–16; Jn 15:5–8

Matthew 5:13–16 KJV 1900

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

i. A fruitful plant in a fruitless world: Isang mabungang halaman sa walang bunga na mundo:

Mt 7:18–19; Ro 7:4; Eph 5:9–10; Php 1:11; Col 1:6; Col 1:10; Jas 3:17

Ephesians 5:9–10 KJV 1900

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

ii. Salt in an insipid world: Asin sa isang walang kabuluhan na mundo:

Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34–35

Luke 14:34–35 KJV 1900

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

iii. Light in a dark world: Banayad sa isang madilim na mundo:

Ro 13:12–14; Eph 5:8; Php 2:15; 1 Th 5:5–6

1 Thessalonians 5:5–6 KJV 1900

Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

3. The growth of the church: Ang paglaki ng simbahan

a. Numerical growth among the first Christians: Bilang ng paglaki sa mga unang Kristiyano

Acts 11:21 KJV 1900

And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

See also Ac 2:41; Ac 2:47; Ac 4:4; Ac 5:14; Ac 6:1; Ac 6:7; Ac 9:31; Ac 9:42; Ac 11:24; Ac 12:24; Ac 13:49; Ac 16:5; Ac 17:4; Ac 18:8; Ac 19:20

b. The church is to grow to maturity: Ang iglesya ay dapat lumago sa pagkahinog

Ephesians 4:12–13 KJV 1900

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

See also Php 1:6; Php 3:13–15; 2 Th 1:3

c. Aspects of growth: Mga aspeto ng paglaki

i. Growth in character: Paglago ng character:

2 Co 9:10; 1 Th 3:12

1 Thessalonians 3:12 KJV 1900

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

ii. Growth into Christ: Paglago kay Kristo:

Eph 4:15; Col 1:10; 2 Pe 3:18

Heb 6:1 growth in understanding: paglago ng pag-unawa

Hebrews 6:1 KJV 1900

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

d. Prayers for the growth of the church: Panalangin para sa paglago ng simbahan

Ephesians 3:14–19 KJV 1900

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

See also Eph 1:17–19; Php 1:9–11; Col 1:9–12; 1 Th 3:11–13; 2 Th 1:11–12

4. Visions of the church’s final destiny: Mga pangitain sa huling kapalaran ng simbahan

Re 7:9–10 John’s vision of the church in glory.: Mga pangitain sa huling kapalaran ng simbahan

Revelation 7:9–10 KJV 1900

After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

See also Mt 24:31; Jn 10:16; Eph 1:10; 1 Th 4:16–17; Heb 12:22–23; Re 21:2