Ambassadors to Earth

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 ESV Ministry of Reconciliation - καταλλαγή (katallagé) restoration of favor, peace, adjustment of a difference Ambassador - πρεσβεύω (presbeuó) to be an ambassador, authorized to speak as Gods emissary Key Truths from Scripture: 1) No longer a citizen of this planet - Belong to God So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, Eph. 2:19 ESV 2) The World is controlled by Satan - Set against God We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 1 John 5:19 ESV 3) Jesus’ is no longer here And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. Acts 1:9 ESV 4) We gave Jesus our lives - We are His hands and feet I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 ESV 5) Jesus sent us out into the world Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 ESV 6) Filled us with the Holy Spirit so we can overcome And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,… John 14:16 ESV 7) The Father appointed us a ROLE - Ambassador 8) The Father Gave us a specific mission - Ministry of Reconciliation Implications • Represent God, His Family, and everything He stands for - In All I Do And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 ESV • Stand up for His plan, purpose, and will For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 ESV • Convey the Truth about Him and His Kingdom Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV • Will meet opposition that hates me and wants me dead I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 ESV • This is now the guiding factor in my life So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV • It’s a you (singular) role and mission and also a ya’ll role and mission Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 ESV The King has called you and the Holy Spirit qualifies you - will you serve?