The church at Antioch was a body of believers who took the Great Commission seriously. The truth of God’s Word was being taught and the Gospel was changing lives. Jeff Iorg, in his book, “The Case for Antioch: A Biblical Model for a Transformational Church,” makes this point in chapter 5, “A Disciple-Making Community.”
The MISSION of the church is simple: make disciples. The MEANS of making disciples is clear: teach Scripture. The MODEL that illustrates this is given: First-century Antioch. It still works in the twenty-first century. Biblical churches teach the Word of God to the people of God who are transformed by the Spirit of God. This is not about emotional entertainment, but expositional engagement. Not do we stop by merely putting information in the head, but seeking transformation of the heart. A Word-centered church is a discipleship factory—meeting people where they are and leading them to become like Jesus.
I have stated this in two verses that highlight my personal mission statement: “Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.” (Col. 1:28-29 NKJV)
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