The purpose of the Church - Steve

What do you see as the central mission of the church?

The Church is to worship her Lord, disciple the nations to do the same, and prepare herself to wed Him when He returns for her. Ezekiel 16, Ephesians 5 and Titus 3 all speak of the church being washed by God, to be presented to Him without spot or wrinkle, and we are washed (in Eph and Titus) by the Word. God is using the Word inspired by His Spirit to conform us to the image of His Son, our Bridegroom. Every part of our bodies must be washed – no spot left. Every part of our lives needs change, just as every part of our lives is tainted with sin (3rd canon of Dordt, Articles 1 and 3).