The finished work of Christ and the theology of inclusion represent the heart of the gospel, not a new teaching but the original message that dates back to the first century church.
• Jesus' declaration "it is finished" on the cross meant everything needed for our reconciliation with God was completed
• The wall of separation between people groups has been broken down by Christ himself, not by human effort
• Inclusion doesn't mean "anything goes" - it means "anyone can come" regardless of background
• We are not working to be accepted by God; we're working from a place of already being accepted
• The five-fold ministry (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers) exists to equip all believers for ministry
• Every Christian carries gifts and anointing, not just those in leadership positions
• True holiness comes from identity, not from performance or religious observance
• Righteousness is a gift received, not a status earned through good behavior
• The early church brought diverse people together in unity without erasing their differences
• If the gospel we preach doesn't sound like good news to broken people, it's not the true gospel
We're called to tear down walls, not rebuild them. Let's be a church that reflects Jesus by embracing those considered outcasts, restoring the rejected, and creating space for everyone at the table.
