Being messengers of Christ is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, as believers are called to spread the Gospel and share the love of God with others. According to 2 Corinthians 5:20, Christians are ambassadors for Christ, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation, and as such, they are to proclaim the message of salvation to all people. As messengers of Christ, believers are also encouraged to live out their faith in a way that honors God, as stated in Colossians 3:17, where it is written that whatever they do, they should do it in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father. Furthermore, in Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything he has commanded, underscoring the importance of being messengers of Christ in the world.
Erlo Stegen emphasizes the call to be messengers of Christ, as Jesus was sent by the Father, urging believers to receive the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment. He shares a poignant story of a cancer patient who found grace in his suffering, illustrating how those facing death can prepare thei
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