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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

7. His life and deeds : the majesty of the Kingdom, John 1.14-18

8. His resurrection : the victory and vindication of the King, Rom. 1.1-4

9. His commission : the call to proclaim his Kingdom worldwide, Matt. 28.18-20

10. His ascension : his coronation, Heb. 1.2-4

11. His Spirit : the arrabon (surety, pledge) of the Kingdom, 2 Cor. 1.20-22

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12. His Church : the foretaste and agent of the Kingdom, 2 Cor. 5.18-21

13. His present session in heaven : the generalship of God’s forces, 1 Cor. 15.24-28

14. His Parousia (coming): the final consummation of the Kingdom, Rev. 19.11-19

C. Mission is the proclamation of the Kingdom come in the Lord Jesus.

In Jesus Christ, the Kingdom is both already present, but not yet fulfilled.

1. The apostles preached in their mission message that Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, was the Messiah, Acts 2.32-36.