Ephesians Up Close and Personal

Ephesians is a very practical letter written by Paul, talking about our new life in Christ and it is incredibly relevant for all Christians, young and old, and in between! Every Wednesday night at 6pm we met at Destino Cristiano to study one chapter at a time. The first week we learned the history and context of the book, which provides a backdrop and better understanding of how to interpret it for ourselves today. Ephesians is a ‘Prison Epistle’ meaning it’s one of the four letters Paul wrote and sent out while he was in prison. It is believed to be written ten years after Paul first went to Ephesus to spread the Good News and is addressed to the saints of Ephesus (or Asia minor), the faithful in Jesus Christ.

We noticed that Paul is not writing to special ‘Super-Christians’ who are labeled saints, but to the faithful in Jesus Christ, who ARE saints. The word ‘saint’ is hagios, or ‘holy ones, sacred; pure, consecrated.’ As the faithful to Jesus Christ, we are set apart as saints! That’s who we ARE and it is very important to know our identity. In the first three chapters, the letter describes how God has brought us near, into new life with Him (purely by his grace!), and then in chapters 4-6 Paul describes practically how that should look! As hagios, the holy, sacred, pure, consecrated, set apart faithful to Jesus Christ, how are we to live with our fellow saints, husbands and wives, kids, etc.? What do we do with the evil around us that’s constantly knocking on the door, and what is the Holy Spirit’s role in our new lives? The book of Ephesians is both practical and powerful!

We just came to the close of this six week Bible study and feel encouraged by the knowledge of what God has done for us, empowered to live our lives in the Holy Spirit, and inspired to go be a light and witness to those around us. God’s Word is life-changing, so don’t miss out on the next study!

Power of the Church Team

church peopleThere’s one thing in establishing a group, and another in developing a team. The group can consist of many people, with lots of different ideas. The group can share, compare and either appreciate or reject the opinions and thoughts of others. But a team consists of like-minded people, with a single vision, working toward a specific mission in order to achieve specific results.

As pastors of a bilingual Christian church in La Paz, we know we can’t build a strong church without the power of God and the power of the team. Therefore, we consistently promote teamwork and abide by the Biblical principle of unity. We also enjoy the process of identifying and putting into practice the gifts and talents of the people.

It’s the transforming power of God that takes people from their worldliness into their calling. And it’s exciting when God reveals His original intent for someone’s life. Ultimately, the team at Destino Cristiano connects with the greater team, which is the Body of Christ. Together we’re spreading the Gospel around the world and fighting for the souls of the unsaved.

 

Contact Us for Mission Trips to Mexico

Contact Us for Mission Trips to Mexico

It’s so much fun connecting with people from the United States, Canada, Mexico and places all around the world. As a bilingual Christian Church in La Paz, Mexico, we are working to blend cultures, but also respect the traditions and cultural differences among people of different countries.

If your missions team is looking for a safe, productive and spiritually rewarding experience on the mission field, please contact us. We’ll send you details, answer your questions and customize a mission trip to Mexico just for you!

Mexico Info
520 Allende, entre Ramirez y Altamirano
El Centro, La Paz, Mexico, 23000
612-129-5205 (church)
612-147-7988 (Cell)

U.S. Info
1073 Cherry Street
Medford, Oregon 97501
541-778-8680 (Cell)

Email: ChurchInLaPaz@gmail.com