The mission of the Christian Church

Through his Church, in every generation and in every part of the world, Jesus – the Ascended Christ – continues his ministry of:

• preaching the Gospel (Good News) of the Crucified Saviour and Risen Lord;
• teaching the Christian Faith and the Christian way of life;
• saving people from their sins and giving them eternal life with God both here and hereafter, by restoring them to God and renewing them in his own likeness.

SUMMARY

1. The Jewish nation was God’s Church (Chosen People) which was to prepare for Jesus and then bring all nations to know and love him too.

2. When Jesus came, however, he was crucified and only the Apostles remained faithful.  At Pentecost (Whitsunday), therefore, he made a new start with them and so began the Christian Church to which people of all nations now belong.

3. Through his Church, Jesus continues his ministry in every generation and in every part of the world.