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Terry

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  1. KATHLEENMay 5, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I'd like to talk more about our purpose here on earth AFTER we are saved by the blood of Jesus.

    I know that I am to study God's Word so that I become more & more like Jesus, but what is the purpose of that? Why do we want a church family that has community and a deep love for one another? Why doesn't God just snatch us on up to heaven once we are saved? Why leave us here in this corrupt world?

    I believe that He leaves us here so that we can witness & testify about Him so that others can be saved into His kingdom. He has included us in his plan to save the rest of the world. What a wonderful privilege!!

    So if that is our primary purpose, are we looking for lost souls to witness to? Are we telling people about Jesus & how he transformed our lives and saved our souls? Do we live our lives with a purpose of mission work?

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