What God Is Doing
Typically, once we take into consideration mission, we simply need to bounce in and do it as a result of we’ve got a ardour and we need to see the gospel go forth. However it’s essential to suppose theologically about mission for quite a few causes, truly.
Considering theologically about mission helps us outline mission the best way God does. There are various definitions of missions, and a few of them are much less biblical than others. I believe once we suppose theologically first about mission, then we will outline it correctly in accordance with Scripture. We’re additionally in a position to give attention to what’s vital to God and never simply our personal passions or distractions—however what God is saying to us about mission and the way we’re to take part in his mission.
You Will Be My Witnesses examines the witness of God’s individuals inside the story of God’s mission, attracts insights from the church’s witness since Pentecost, and displays on sensible facets of up to date Christian witness.
It additionally helps us to suppose theologically about mission as a result of it helps us be aligned with what God is doing. In the end, mission is God’s work, and we’re simply collaborating in it. We witness what Christ has achieved and what the Spirit is doing by way of us, and to suppose theologically about it first helps us be aligned, understanding the place God and the Spirit are at work. So we maintain consistent with the Spirit that method and don’t get distracted by our passions.
It additionally helps us keep centered and guarded from many areas of missions which can be bunny trails, misinterpretations, misunderstandings, and even errors. Considering theologically guards us from all of those.
After which lastly, it’s essential to check the theology of mission as a result of that’s the best motivation. Once we see what God is doing on this planet, what his plan is, and what his finish aim is, then it motivates us to take part in God’s imaginative and prescient and mission. And I believe that’s one of the best motivation for evangelistic communication, for apologetics, and all types of Christian witness.
Brian A. DeVries is the creator of You Will Be My Witnesses: Theology for God’s Church Serving in God’s Mission.
