As someone who has had a glimpse of whats really really beautiful, the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (as Paul puts it), I'm amped-very amped to see this more and more. Now, one of the ways this Glory is seen and appreciated and loved is in its refraction through the Church.
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
The apostle Paul writing to the Ephesian Church
So, is the current passion for church planting amongst young believers merely a substcription to the latest christian fad started by the likes of Driscoll and Keller? I dont think so! It's part of Gods eternal plan. At its root it's a desire to "bring to light for everyone" the glory of Jesus.
This is the heartbeat of true church planting-to make known the manifold wisdom of God! This deep theological truth works itself out in everyday life through local churches that faithfully and understandably make known the Gospel and lives lives that reflect its saving and changing power. Are you passionate for the expression of Gods greatness in our world? Then see from the scriptures that He has chosen to reveal it through Christ and His Church!
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