The covenant of God and our mission to the world (2): The decree of the covenant and missions
Holstege explores the theological foundation of Christian missions by connecting God's covenant purposes to the missio Dei (mission of God) and the church's missio ecclesiae. The article demonstrates how Christ's redemptive mission and the establishment of God's covenant with all nations grounds and motivates the church's Great Commission to preach the gospel throughout the world.
Previous article in this series: March 15, 2020, p. 282. "As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world" (John 17:18). "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you" (John 20:21). As God sent His Son, the chief Missionary, to save the world of men whom the Father had given to Him out of all nations and to give them everlasting life in His covenant, even so the Son of God has sent us into all the world to...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org