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According to the content, what is the comprehensive scope of the Christian mission?
According to the content, what is the comprehensive scope of the Christian mission?
- Primarily focused on individual salvation and personal spiritual growth.
- Limited to performing charitable acts and social justice initiatives.
- Centered on geographical expansion and establishing churches in every nation.
- Encompassing both humanity and the entirety of creation, reflecting God's redemptive plan. (correct)
What is the relationship between the 'people of God' and God's mission?
What is the relationship between the 'people of God' and God's mission?
- God’s mission is separate from any specific group, relying solely on individual believers acting independently.
- The 'people of God' are merely recipients of God’s blessings, not active participants in the mission.
- God embodies His mission within a community, the 'people of God', who are called to reflect and enact His purposes. (correct)
- The 'people of God' are primarily responsible for maintaining religious traditions and rituals.
What crucial aspect validates God's redemptive narrative according to the content?
What crucial aspect validates God's redemptive narrative according to the content?
- The eloquent preaching and theological debates.
- The performance of miracles and supernatural events.
- Strict adherence to religious laws and doctrines.
- The ethical quality of life demonstrated by God's people. (correct)
How should Christians regard non-Christian religious systems in the context of fulfilling their mission?
How should Christians regard non-Christian religious systems in the context of fulfilling their mission?
What does it mean for Christians to be 'servants of creation'?
What does it mean for Christians to be 'servants of creation'?
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Scope of Mission
Scope of Mission
God's mission encompasses all of creation, not just humanity, reflecting a holistic redemptive plan.
The Church
The Church
God embodies His mission through a community, the Church, which represents the most complete form of God's people.
The Whole Gospel
The Whole Gospel
The Gospel involves both remission of personal sin and the ultimate elimination of evil, demanding complete loyalty to God.
Care for Creation
Care for Creation
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Ethical Living
Ethical Living
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Study Notes
- The scope of the mission includes all of creation, referencing Romans 8:19-23.
- The whole world is the arena of mission, according to Acts 1:8.
Limitations of Geographical Thinking
- Includes relationship with non-Christian religious systems.
- Aware of the suffering church.
The Whole Church
- God embodies His mission in a community.
- The church is the most complete form of God's people, as stated in I Peter 2:9-10.
Priorities and Reflection
- Being careful about how lives reflect on the Lord, referencing II Cor. 5:17-20.
- Reflecting a message that does not cast shadows on the One represented.
- What is proclaimed and how it is embodied are both critical, involving both words and actions.
The Whole Gospel
- The Gospel's purpose includes elimination of evil, not just remission of personal sin.
- God's mission ultimately demands loyalty.
- There is only one way to God, stated in Acts 4:12.
People Who Know the Story
- Understanding motivates action when God's people embrace their destiny.
- Identity as God's people can be developed from the entire Bible.
- I Peter 2:9 is built on Deut 7:6 and Ex 19:6.
People Who Care for Creation
- Servants of creation, referencing Genesis 2:15.
- All creation is God’s work, referencing Psalm 148.
- Redemption includes all of creation, referencing Ps 96:10, Is 65:17, Rom 8:18-25, Rev 21.
People Who Are a Blessing to the Nations
- God’s plan of redemption is more than a command in Matt 28:19-20.
- The redemptive saga begins with Creation revealing God’s character.
- Initiated in the Abrahamic covenant.
People Who Walk in God’s Way
- The ethical quality of life for God’s people is a vital link between their calling and their mission.
- References Genesis 18:19 and II Cor 5:17-20.
- The ethical quality validates God's redemptive saga.
People Redeemed for Redemptive Living
- The cross as God’s decisive victory, Colossians 2:15.
- Forgiveness, justification, and cleansing for all sinners are found only in the cross.
Meta-narrative and Missional Hermeneutic
- Understanding theological matters requires a meta-narrative or overarching theme.
- A missional hermeneutic is a lens to interpret things through.
Definition of Meta-narrative
- It is hearing scripture as the authoritative guide to God's mission in the world, so that communities of faith can participate fully in God's mission.
- Meta means an overarching theme.
Importance of Understanding God's Mission
- If the meta-narrative of the Bible is not understood as God's mission of redemption, good ideas lack coordination.
- Global Christian movement involves people from all over the world.
Luan.org
- Luan.org is a resource for reaching non-Christian religions and unreached people groups.
Mission's Origin
- Mission arises from the heart and character of God, not the need of the world.
The Goal of God's Mission
- The whole world is the goal. Awareness of the storyline is crucial.
- The redemptive storyline runs through the entirety of the Bible.
Examples in Scripture
- Psalm 108 expresses the desire for God's glory to be over all the earth.
- Isaiah 42:6 indicates God's people are to be a light to the nations.
- Acts 1:8 states the purpose of the Spirit's coming is to be witnesses to the uttermost parts of the earth.
Representing God Fairly
- Activities should fairly represent God in the world.
- Deuteronomy details how to live so the world sees a redemptive community.
Reminders of Belonging
- Words from Deuteronomy 6 were to be put on reminders to signify belonging to God.
- The church has become the most complete form of God's people.
- Peter uses words from Deuteronomy, Exodus to help the early church understand their identity, found in Peter 2:9.
- Early church, chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, references Peter 2:9.
- God's people have a mission that is intrinsic to the church.
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Explore the comprehensive scope of the Christian mission, encompassing God's redemptive narrative and the role of 'the people of God'. Understand how Christians should approach non-Christian religious systems and what it means to be 'servants of creation' in fulfilling their mission.
