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God's Missionary Gameplan

An exploration of God's plan for spreading His message of salvation to all nations.

1. The Foundation: God's Love and Command

1.1 The Motivation for Missions: God's Love

Verses: John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4
  • God's love for humanity is the driving force behind missions.
  • He desires all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

1.2 The Mandate: The Great Commission

Verses: Matthew 28:18-20
  • The Great Commission is a direct command from Jesus to His followers.
  • It calls for disciples to be made of all nations through baptism and teaching.

2. The Means: Empowerment and Confirmation

2.1 The Power Source: The Holy Spirit

Verses: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4
  • The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be effective witnesses.
  • This empowerment includes speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.

2.2 The Confirmation: Signs and Wonders

Verses: Mark 16:20; Acts 4:30
  • Signs and wonders confirm the message being preached.
  • These manifestations demonstrate God's power and draw people to Him.

3. The Method: Proclamation and Discipleship

3.1 The Message: Repentance and Baptism

Verses: Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38
  • Proclaiming the message of repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ.
  • This message is the key to forgiveness of sins and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.

3.2 The Discipleship: Obedience and Holiness

Verses: Matthew 28:20; 1 Peter 1:15-16
  • Teaching new converts to observe all things that Jesus commanded.
  • This includes living a life of holiness and obedience to God's Word.

4. The Outcome: Salvation and Church Planting

4.1 The Goal: Salvation and Addition

Verses: Acts 2:41; Ephesians 2:19-22
  • The ultimate goal is to see people saved and added to the body of Christ.
  • This involves bringing them into a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

4.2 The Result: Church Planting

Verses: Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5
  • Establishing local churches that are committed to worship, fellowship, and evangelism.
  • These churches serve as centers for spiritual growth and outreach to the community.