Living Epistles DIAKONIA
"You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart." 2 Cor 3:2-3
In Biblical Terms
Our Life and Actions Serve as a Visible Testimony or Teachings and Transformative Power of Jesus Christ.
Diakonia is a Greek term that refers to the concept of service or ministry, particularly in the context of Christian theology.
It encompasses acts of selfless service, compassion, and assistance to others, often with a focus on meeting their practical needs or promoting spiritual growth.
In Christian Tradition
Diakonia is considered an essential aspect
of
Living
out one's faith and following the example of Jesus Christ, who demonstrated servanthood and sacrificial love.
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As Living Epistles
Christians are seen as witnesses of Christ, with their lives serving as a tangible expression of God's work and presence in the world.
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Goal for World Impact
Our overarching goal is to expand the Kingdom of God on earth, starting with personal transformation and extending to the ministry and discipleship of others. We aspire to impact our families, communities, cities, states, and beyond, equipping disciples to lead others to Christ and disciple them effectively.
A Living Example
Christians are seen as witnesses of Christ
What the Bible Says
Examples of Epistles in the Bible
Just as Christ loved the church, He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God's word.
But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction (training discipline) in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
But now I come to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the Truth.
