{"id":390,"date":"2010-10-20T15:55:48","date_gmt":"2010-10-20T13:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/svm2.net\/abandonedtimes\/?p=390"},"modified":"2010-10-20T15:55:48","modified_gmt":"2010-10-20T13:55:48","slug":"engaging-the-7-spheres-of-society-with-the-gospel-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalmmi.net\/engaging-the-7-spheres-of-society-with-the-gospel-part-1","title":{"rendered":"Engaging the 7 Spheres of Society with the Gospel – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Stanley Ow<\/strong> Chong Kheng<\/strong>
\nStanley is the SVM2 National Lead Facilitator in Singapore.<\/em><\/p>\n

MacMillan English Dictionary explains society as \u2018people in general living together in organized communities with laws and traditions controlling the way that they behave towards one another.\u2019<\/p>\n

God placed us in a particular place or country where we are born and raised; learning its culture, habits and norms. Ed Silvoso believes that there are 5 pivotal paradigms that will transform: us, our family, our school, our business and our nation.<\/p>\n

Some Singapore Christian leaders coined with its alphabetical order of Arts & Entertainment; Business, Science & Technology; Communication & Media; Disadvantages & Marginalized; Education & School; Family & Home; Government & Leadership.<\/p>\n

Some Important Prerequisites<\/h3>\n

Firstly, engagement of society with the gospel is a spiritual work and not man. Renewal rekindles our first love for the Lord and revival brings about God\u2019s continuous works through His Holy Spirit.\u00a0 We need to continue our abandoned devotion to Him through prayers, intercession, fasting and meditation.<\/p>\n

Secondly, we need a clear understanding of salvation. Is it simply being delivered from damnation of hell to eternal heaven? (John 3:16-18)\u00a0 When we accept Christ as our Savior, the nature as a \u2018seed\u2019 of God is planted. The seed of faith will grow. (2 Corinthians 5:17)\u00a0 Paul said,<\/p>\n

‘My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.\u2019 (Galatians 4:19)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thirdly, you need to be fully convinced and appreciate the surety transforming power of the GOSPEL. Christianity is having a personal relationship with Christ that transforms lives. This is tantamount as a message bearer.<\/p>\n

Paul is totally convinced. Are we? The Message translation of Romans 1:16-17 says,<\/p>\n

‘Its news I\u2019m most proud to proclaim, this extraordinary Message of God\u2019s powerful plan to rescue everyone who trusts him\u2026 God\u2019s way of putting people right shows up in the acts of faith\u2026 The person in right standing before God by trusting him really lives.\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As a former drug counselor with Singapore Teen Challenge, I had experienced God\u2019s transforming power in the countless lives. Some are ministers today. We must experience the power of the gospel first-hand before engaging the society.\u00a0 Let\u2019s move beyond head knowledge to the heart experience of God.<\/p>\n

Fourthly, the supremacy of the\u00a0 role of His church is key. Before Christ’s ascension, He released His powers and authorities to His Church in accordance to Ephesians 1:18-23; Matthew 16:18-19. This is a challenge for the local church! As a pastor and message bearer, I am convinced of its role. The local church has an awesome task.<\/p>\n

What does a transformational society look like? Again Silvoso termed it as having God\u2019s agenda; the change for the better that is spiritual, overpowering, death-defying and life-giving. It is having a changed society with all its spheres that honors God in everything that we do within the family, home, professions or workplace with a special heart for the needy.<\/p>\n

Can a society be transformed with the gospel through each message bearer and follower of God? A key verse is Romans 12:2, \u2018be transformed by the renewing of your mind\u2019 (KJV). Message translation said,<\/p>\n

\u2018Don\u2019t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You\u2019ll be changed (transformed) from the inside out. Readily recognize what He wants from you and quickly respond to it.\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A recent book \u201cThe Missional Leader\u201d edited by A Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk mentioned about the need of \u2018Discontinuous Change.\u2019 It highlighted the first ever launch of IBM\u2019s team starting up online business. The overwhelming response was considered as an unexpected response. It was outside their skills and expertise. The organization has moved to a level of complexity that is beyond the team\u2019s skills and ability to address.<\/p>\n

The Jews in Exodus experienced a new direction and transformation for Israel when they moved out of Egypt. They became a new kind of people beyond being slaves. Printing press in the 15 century brought about a \u2018new\u2019 Europe.<\/p>\n

Can we discern God in bringing changes to the 7 spheres of our society with a discontinuous wind of change by His mighty Spirit?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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