Foundations for Christian Mission, Mentor's Guide, MG04

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2. Jesus understood himself as the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies regarding the suffering Servant of God, Luke 24.26-27, 44-48.

3. The Jesus rejected by the leaders and the nation of Israel has been exalted to the position of the Cornerstone, Acts 4.11-12.

4. Jesus has been granted all authority by God, and is proclaimed as the exalted Lord of all, Matt. 28.18.

a. Acts 5.30-31

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b. Acts 10.36 - As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)

5. The heart of the apostles’ message as they traveled and preached the Good News was the Messianic fulfillment of Jesus Christ and the presence of his kingdom reign , Acts 28.23, 31.

6. Jesus’ rule acknowledged in Church history

a. Christus Victum : Jesus as ultimate sacrifice for sin

b. Christus Victor : Jesus as conquering Lord over God’s enemies

c. Christus Vicar : Jesus as exalted Head of his Church