Missions and the Calling Church

As the church of Christ we are at war. No, I am not speaking of disagreements that arise between consistories and committees over mission policy. The church of Christ is called to war against the strongholds of Satan, "Casting down . . . every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God" (II Cor. 10:5). One aspect of that warfare is missions. In this warfare there is the defensive side of doctrine and a holy walk. Missions is the offensive side. By it the church invades the...