Why We Do What We Do

Why We Do What We Do
II Corinthians 5:16-21 |  Rev. Karl Moore

1. Ephesians 4:11-13 KJV and NIV
   a. Perfecting vs. equipping.
   b. Performing vs. enabling.
   c. Pleasing vs. executing.
   d. Function not status.
   e. Understanding these basic concepts of the makeup of the church is the prerequisite to understanding why we do what we do.

   II Corinthians 5:16-21

2. Our point of view.
   a. We are compelled by Christ.  II Corinthians 5:14a
   b. We are convinced of the Gospel.
   c. We are committed to the cause.
   Acts 1:7-8b, II Peter 9:1
3. Our product is valuable.
   a. We experience changed lives.  II Corinthians 5:17
   b. Our message transforms the world.  II Corinthians 5:19
   c. We become conveyors of the Gospel.  II Corinthians 5:19b
   I Corintians 15:1-5, I Corinthians 9:16-18
4. Ephesians 4:11-13 – This is the process that places people into the public with the purpose of producing disciples who powerfully persuade others to become Christ followers.
5. Ambassador: The highest-ranking diplomatic officer of their country in a foreign nation or international organization.
   John 17:13-19

Personal Notes