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S7E205, The Mission of the Whole Gospel

March 17, 2025 • Michael Burns

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The Eikon team continues to analyze the whole gospel, which differs from incomplete versions in its formation of community, the role of baptism, and especially what we understand as the primary mission of the church.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

8:38 The Whole Gospel: Understanding Community and Individuality

13:36 The Challenge of Individualism in the Gospel

19:48 Baptism and the Role of the Church

23:00 The Role of Gospels in Mission

26:22 Embodiment of Justice and Community

35:41 The Shift in Global Christianity

39:17 The Dynamics of Small vs. Large Gatherings

42:35 The Center of Gravity in Church Community

49:34 Balancing Small Groups and Large Gatherings