Foundations for Christian Mission, Student Workbook, SW04

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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

E. The Fullness of Time (Incarnation of the Messiah), Gal. 4.4-6

1. The Word becomes flesh, John 1.14-18; 1 John 1.1-4

2. The testimony of John the Baptist, Matt. 3.1-3

3. The Kingdom has come in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, Mark 1.14-15; Luke 10.9-11; 10.11; 17.20-21; Matt. 12.28-29.

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a. Revealed in his person, John 1.18

b. Exhibited in his works, John 5.36; 3.2; 9.30-33; 10.37-38; Acts 2.22; 10.38-39

c. Interpreted in his testimony, Matt. 5-7

4. The secret of the Kingdom revealed, Mark 1.14-15

a. The Kingdom is already present, Matt. 12.25-29.

b. The Kingdom is not yet consummated, Matt. 25.31-46.

5. The Passion and death of the crucified King, Matt. 26.36-46; Mark 14.32-42; Luke 22.39-46; John 18.1ff.