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

3. God declares the end of all things from the beginning, Isa. 46.10.

4. Nothing and no one can withstand the plan of God for salvation and redemption, Dan. 4.35.

B. God is the central character in the unfolding of the divine drama, Eph. 1.9-11.

C. Mission is the recovery of that which was lost at the beginning of time.

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1. God’s sovereign rule, Mark 1.14-15

2. Satan’s infernal rebellion, Gen. 3.15 with Col. 2.15; 1 John 3.8

3. Humankind’s tragic fall, Gen. 3.1-8 cf. Rom. 5.5-8

D. Making disciples among all nations is fulfilling our role in the script of Almighty God!

Conclusion

» Mission is the proclamation of God’s offer of salvation and redemption in the person and work of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to all people groups . » Viewed as the drama and story of God, the story of mission is simultaneously God at work as the Sovereign God, working all things together for his own glory and our good.