Subduing the Earth
Laning examines the so-called "culture mandate" derived from Genesis 1:28, arguing against those who place cultural development and earthly dominion alongside the Great Commission as coequal mandates for the church. The article defends the primacy of Christ's explicit command to make disciples and teach all nations, while critiquing the contemporary elevation of cultural and technological advancement as a biblical imperative for believers.
Previous article in this series: June 2013, p. 402. Before our Lord ascended into heaven, He gave us a mandate. He called us to go forth and make all nations disciples of Christ, teaching them to observe everything that Christ has taught us. Constantly we are to be doing this. Centrally on Sunday by means of the official proclamation of the gospel, but also throughout the week, we are to be busily engaged in this work that our Lord has given us. Together we are to seek to learn all that...
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