A Missionary Theology for the Local Church
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
As the Father sent me, even so I am sending you.â€
(John 20:21)
“…so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God
might now be made known…â€
(Ephesians 3:10)
Comeback churches and breakout churches are not satisfied with merely doing church for an hour or two a week. Do you as a member of the church see yourself as a missionary? It is easy to be missions minded (in theory), but not missional (in practice) in one’s own hometown. It is easier to send others than to realize that God wants to prepare you for greater service in the kingdom. Consider the following theological points:
A. God is a Missionary God – The Lord is a sending God.
1. He sent Noah on a mission into the new world (Gen. 8:15-19).
2. He sent Moses and Aaron (Ex. 3:9,10, 14,15; 1 Sam. 12:8).
3. He sent the prophets (Jer. 25:4).
4. He sent John the Baptist (John 1:6).
5. He sent Jesus (John 17:3, 18-25; 20:21).
B. The Church is Meant to Be a Missionary Body (Ephesians 3:10)—
A people sent to serve in the name of her Lord Jesus (Gal. 6:7,8; Matt. 25:35ff.).
To reach more for Christ should be your prayer. Do you agree?
– Robert M. Housby