04/04/2026
In just two days in the camp we were asked, "Do you truly belong to a biblical church? Are we still a church in awe of God?" And we're taught "How to be Christ-centered inside and out, developing a passion for the great commission." These questions were already asked of us before but it was like we were being reminded again. When we're serving, who is it all for? When we're at church, what are we preaching about? When we talk about scripture, what verses are we applying to ourselves?
There we relearned that we, as a biblical church, must be changed by conviction, resolved to conservation, and committed to continued devotion. Because our church is not a building, it is the people. People in awe of God. People there who are marked by reverence, moved to generosity, made for community, and multiplied by God. And again we are told how important it is to be Christ-centered. To let the peace, word, and name of Christ rule, reside and resound out of us all. The Youth is young so we need to start them young. We already know Christ and how we are saved, but what are we saved for? What is the mission of every church and every believer?
It is to submit to His kingly authority, prioritize making disciples, and see His promised presence at all times. Matthew 16:25 says "For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." The verse talks of dying to self and to one another, of sharing the gospel despite the odds against us, just like Jesus did in his time.
We've already known the good news, we are equipped with the knowledge. That Jesus died, got buried, and rose again for our sins. We are saved by Him. We are accountable for our sins while He's accountable for our salvation from sin.
To God be all the Glory!
