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

diagnosis of the human condition to which the gospel is the cure. The root problem with humans is not a horizontal ‘social’ problem (like sexual immorality or greed), but rebellion against and replacement of the true and living God with gods that fail (which lead to these destructive sins). If the story of the human race is a sorry tale of different forms of idolatry, the height of human folly, the Good News is that God reconciles his image-bearers back to himself in Christ. It is no coincidence that the prophets envisage a time when idols will finally be eradicated and replaced by true worship. ~ Brian S. Rosner. “Idolatry.” The New Dictionary of Biblical Theology . T. D. Alexander, ed.(electronic ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001.

A. The Triune God as Sovereign Lord over the heavens and the earth

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1. The Lord is the creator and sustainer of all things, and rules all things according to his wisdom, Isa. 40.21-31, cf. Isa. 40.28.

a. Ps. 33.6

b. Ps. 104.5-6

c. Ps. 136.6

d. Jer. 10.16

2. As Sovereign Lord over all, God’s will was supreme in all things among all beings in all places, Ps. 135.6.