“We believe and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13). Scripture repeatedly connects one’s heart and mouth. If you have sincere faith in Christ, you will tell others about him. Scripture does not say “you might tell others about Christ” nor “You should tell others about Christ.” It says, if you believe, you will tell others. You cannot help it, precisely because you sincerely believe Christ is the only way into heaven. It is the rhythm of the Church. Believers share the gospel with those that God brings into their life. Through the gospel, the Holy Spirit creates new believers. Those new believers share the gospel with others, and the Spirit creates yet more believers. And God’s salvation rolls on and on and on.

As we begin this worship series on Trinity’s mission, let us realize this fundamental truth. Because we believe in Christ, we gladly take up that mission – to boldly proclaim the gospel of Christ – so that others might come to believe in Christ. And on and on and on.