Risen Church Nc

With regards to the vision and mission of the Church, there isn't a more important passage of Scripture than Acts 1:6-11. Jesus has informed His small following that they were on the cusp of a brand new movement that would change the world. They were the only people on earth who knew of the promise and power of His Resurrection. This had to change. Jesus issues this Great Commission over His fledgling church, calling them to take this Good News of redemption and restoration to every corner of the world. He commands that Evangelism be their daily priority. Anticipating His improbable command, they suggest that there's too much working against them to make this a reality. The authorities that ruled locally and nationally had presided over Jesus' death, so their own demise was likely. Wouldn't the better option be to fast-forward to the end, and establish God's Kingdom? Was there any hope for the world anyways? Jesus hears that notion and gives a clear and convicting command, that rings loud in *our* ears