34 Questions
What is the condition for receiving the blessing according to the text?
Having faith and obedience
What is the nature of the blessing in the covenantal relationship?
Ethical and inclusionary
What is the scope of the blessing according to Genesis 12:3?
Universal and for all nations
What is the relationship between blessing and abundance?
Abundance is sometimes a sign of God's blessing
According to Luke 24:45-47, the Old Testament Scriptures should be read both messianically and ecclesiologically.
False
The election of Israel implies the rejection of other nations.
False
The blessing of Abraham comes to all nations through the message of repentance and forgiveness in the name of Moses.
False
The cross is the key to history because it is redemptive, universal, victorious, and particular.
True
What is a limitation of spiritualizing the exodus?
It tends to dismiss or ignore the historical reality of the original event
What does the exodus represent in terms of God's redemption?
A foreshadowing of the greater redemptive work of God
What is a limitation of politicizing the exodus?
It reduces the event to a purely social and economic issue
What is necessary to complement social action in the Exodus-shaped mission?
Repentance and faith in Christ
What is the result of evangelism without social action?
Privatized pietism that has little cutting-edge or prophetic relevance
What is the primary concern with focusing solely on evangelism?
It may lead to ignoring social action.
What is implied by Romans 13 in the context of Christian mission?
Different people have different callings and giftings.
What is the flaw in the view that being a Christian means not spending time on social action?
It assumes that social action is not a Christian's responsibility.
What is necessary for a holistic mission according to the text?
The whole church is necessary.
What should inform our mission response according to the text?
The whole of God's missional response to the human predicament.
Match the following concepts with their corresponding descriptions:
Ultimacy = Prioritizing the ultimate goal of mission over primary focus Primacy = Prioritizing the primary focus of mission over ultimate goal Evangelism = Spreading the good news of Christ and forgiveness of sins Social Involvement = Engaging in social action as a product of evangelism
What is the outcome of the missionary-charged language of fulfillment in the new covenant?
It extends the boundaries of covenant membership wherever the gospel is effectively preached
What is the significance of the Book of Revelation in the context of the covenant?
It is a covenantal declaration of 'mission accomplished'
What is the nature of the covenant relationship in the Old Testament development?
It is an eschatological and universalizing development that includes the nations
What is the significance of Matthew 28:18-20 in the context of the Great Commission?
It contains the three covenantal elements of God's self-introduction, imperative demands, and promise of blessing
What is the relationship between the new covenant and the mission?
The mission is an unavoidable imperative founded on the covenantal worship of Christ
What is the central idea expressed through the use of two words in Hindu yadis?
Righteousness and justice
What is the role of ethics in the context of election and mission in Genesis 18:19?
The midterm between election and mission
What is the ultimate mission of God according to Genesis 18:19?
To bring about the blessing of the nations
Why is election seen as missiological in Genesis 18:19?
Because it is a means to fulfill God's mission
What is the vital link between the people of God's calling and their mission according to Genesis 18:19?
Ethics
What is the underlying premise of wisdom literature's approach to people of other cultures and faiths?
A shared humanity and common creator God
What is the primary purpose of wisdom literature in relation to faith?
To compel towards an honest faith that acknowledges doubts and questions
What is the biblical wisdom that guides our mission endeavor?
Critical openness to God's world, respect for God's image in humanity, humility before God, and modesty in our claims and answers
What is the implication of the statement 'the fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, / and to shun evil is understanding' (Job 28:28)?
Wisdom is about fearing God and shunning evil
What is the attitude that wisdom literature encourages in relation to doubts and questions?
A humble and open attitude
Explore the concept of blessing in the context of God's mission. Learn how Abraham's faith is connected to the universal mission of God to bless all nations. Understand the saving implications of faith like Abraham's.
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