(Excerpt from the book: The Seven M's of Missionary Service, by Carlos E. Asay, 1996, p. 37.)
GOSPEL PERSPECTIVE--AN ANALOGY
The four questions related to the great plan of salvation constitute
a gospel perspective. This
perspective related to purpose, plan, people
and power
is understood more clearly by drawing the following analogy:
l. God's purpose
may be likened to a desired destination--a place or
state
of being that we all want to reach.
2. God's plan may
be likened to a road map--a map which, if followed,
will
lead us up the strait and narrow way to our desired destination.
3. God's people or
church may be likened to a vehicle or a means of
transportation
used in carrying the Saints along the proper course
to the
desired destination.
4. God's power or
priesthood may be likened to the petrol or gasoline
used to propel the people and the Church forward along the approved
route
leading to the ultimate destination, even eternal life.
Perhaps the analogy drawn is an oversimplification of something very
sacred and wonderful. But
if these truths are not clearly understood, few
members and missionaries will
have the desire to share the message of
the restored gospel and kingdom
of God established on the earth.
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