The discussion presented on this website on the significance of baptism to a follower of Jesus from a Middle Eastern background, leads me to broach another issue that is directly related. In many ways it stems from the discussion on baptism. This is about the public confession of faith.
The Great Commission in Light of the Missionary Motif of the Old Testament
The God-given purpose of the church can be considered in terms of its worship, its community, and its responsibilities towards its environment, both people and creation.
