What It's Really All About

[Cal]

Originally Posted by testallthings

Igzy, I have a question. When you ask, What is God's purpose for the Church on earth today?, do you imply that the purpose of the Church today should be "different" (or more wide) than the purpose of the Church at the beginning? Just asking.

No, in principle it's the same. We may use different techniques, but the purpose has always been the same, to bring God's kingdom in. Since God's kingdom is experienced in hearts, we should to whatever we can to touch people's hearts. This include charitable acts.