Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel – The Church | Rapp Report Daily 0144 | Striving for Eternity

The Church’s Primary Role in Worship, Doctrine, and Evangelism

Welcome to the Rapid Bull, daily edition, where we provide a quick biblical interpretations and applications. This is a ministry of striving for eternity.

Looking at the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel, available for you to read in detail and sign at statementonsocialjustice .com. Article number 8, the Church, states,. We affirm that the primary role of the Church is to worship God through the preaching of His Word, teaching sound doctrine, observing baptism and the Lord's Supper, refuting those who contradict, equipping the saints, and evangelizing the lost.

The Gospel’s Effect on Culture and Civil Authority

We affirm that when the primacy of the Gospel is maintained, that this often has a positive effect on the culture in which various societal ills are mollified. We affirm that under the Lordship of Christ, we are to obey the governing authorities established by God and pray for civil leaders.

Why Political Activism Is Not the Church’s Mission

We deny that political or social activism should be viewed as an integral component of the Gospel or primary to the mission of the Church. Though believers can and should utilize all lawful means that God providentially established to have some effect on the laws of a society, we deny that these activities are either evidence of saving faith or constitute a central part of the Church's mission given to her by Jesus Christ, her Head.

Laws Cannot Change Sinful Hearts

We deny that laws or regulations possess any inherent power to change sinful hearts. This article says the Gospel is what does it.

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