Laboring in the Consciousness of God’s Sovereignty in Missions (3): Jesus’ Proclamation of His Gathering of the Elect

Rev. Miersma is western home missionary of the Protestant Reformed Churches. Previous article in this series: June 2007, p. 400. The Lord sovereignly directs the work of missions and evangelism. He directs it to whom He in His good pleasure sends the Word. The saving purpose of that work of God in Christ is the gathering and salvation of His elect out of the nations. This doctrinal truth is an integral part of the Reformed confession. While we preach and witness to all to whom God gives us...