It has been said the story of humanity is the story of migration. I agree. However, I would revise this statement to read: The story of humanity is the story of migration because God is the God of mission. The topic of migration always seems to be in the news […]
Old Testament
“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2, ESV). So Job answers the Lord. Most of us reading this verse would agree with our brother Job. We confess the omnipotence and sovereignty of God. We acknowledge His capabilities in […]
The Unstoppable God of Mission
The apostolic nature of God in the Old Testament has been on my mind for sometime. The fact that God sends Himself, on His mission, is the beginning of the practical outworking of the redemption and restoration of all things. I believe the Church often overlooks this important aspect of […]
Old Testament and the Mission of God
When it comes to a proper understanding of mission, most of us are quick to begin with the New Testament. We are not alone here for Köstenberger and O’Brien noted: Many biblical scholars (as distinct from missiologists), who have written on mission in the New Testament, have failed to examine […]
In the Beginning…Mission
I recently did some writing on controversies in the book of Acts. Halfway through the book, the reader comes across the Jerusalem Council–a gathering born out of gospel advancement. One of the fascinating matters about this gathering is related to James’ argument. After hearing about the conversion of the Gentiles, […]