Why Are We Here?
Colossians 2:10
Hebrews 10:14
If all of these things be, then why does God still leave usColossians 1:12
here on earth? Why does He not take us - when born-again? By leaving His people here - God is able to manifest Himself to the world through His people in these ways.1. 2Corinthians 12:7-10
> To demonstrate His grace & it's sufficiency of it in our weakness.
2. Galatians 6:2 & Ephessians 2:2
> To exhibit a witness in a place where wickedness abounds.
3. Philippians 4:19
> To show He will supply all our needs - Just like Jews in wilderness.
4. Matthew 5:13
> To be the "salt" - preserving the world from moral suicide.
5. Matthew 5:16
> To give us a chance to glorify Him in the place where He was dishonored.
6. Matthew 28:19-20
> To take the message to those yet to believe.
7. Acts 5:17-18, 40
> To prove loyalty to Him despite circumstances.
8. Philippians 3:10, 1:29, 2Timothy 3:12
> To have fellowship with Jesus through sufferings.
> How are we living up to these standards?