Foundations for Christian Mission, Mentor's Guide, MG04

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F O U N D A T I O N S F O R C H R I S T I A N M I S S I O N

a. To destroy the devil’s work: Christus Victor , 1 John 3.8; Gen. 3.15; Col. 2.15; Rom. 16.20; Heb. 2.14-15

b. To make atonement for sin: Christus Victum , 1 John 2.1-2; Rom. 5.8-9; 1 John 4.9-10; 1 John 3.16

c. To reveal the Father’s heart, John 3.16; Titus 2.11-15

6. Christus Victor : the resurrection of the glorious Lord of life, Matt. 28.1-15; Mark 16.1-11; Luke 24.1-12; John 20.1-18; cf. 1 Cor. 15

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F. The Last Times (the Descent and Age of the Holy Spirit)

1. The arrabon of God: the Spirit as Pledge and Sign of the Kingdom’s presence, Eph. 1.13-14; 4.30; Acts 2.1-47; 2 Cor. 1.22; Rom. 8.14-16

2. “This is that”: Peter, Pentecost, and the Presence of the Future

a. The Church as foretaste and agent of the Kingdom of God, Phil. 2.14-16; 2 Cor. 5.20

b. The present reign of Messiah Jesus, 1 Cor 15.24-28; Acts 2.34; Eph. 1.20-23; Heb. 1.13

c. The ushering in of God’s kingdom community “in-between the times;” Rom. 14.7