Scriptures

Foundational Scriptures

Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

Supporting Scriptures

We are commanded to . . .

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,... Matthew 28:19 KJV

So, we must be prepared for. . .

Proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. Acts 28:31 ESV

We are equipped by God...

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.… 2 Peter 1:3-4 Berean Study Bible

Don’t Worry...

“But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! “Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ “For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:30-33 ESV

Toward the goal that . . .

“The Kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” Revelation 11:15 ESV

Knowing that The Bible is the Word of God is the final arbiter and . . .

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2Timothy 3:16-17 NIV