‘Biblical Mission.’
a) Romans 15:20-21. Aims to go to places where Christ is not known. It is not a competition between mission societies.
b) Acts 11:19-21. Can be spontaneous.
c) Acts 11:22-24; 15:36. Needs to be overseen and helped by a “sending” and able Church mission which can look after the mission field well.
d) Acts 11:25-26. When planting a Church needs to emphasise Discipleship and Biblical Teaching.
e) Acts 11:27-28. Moves peoples’ hearts to care about other people.
f) Acts 13:2-4. Should be led by the Holy Spirit.
g) Acts 4:36. Should raise up Servants of the Lord from the Mission field.
i) Acts 14:3. Takes time.
j) Galatians 4:13-14. Is not hindered by physical weakness.
k) Romans 1:16. Appreciates the Power of the Gospel.
(This QT motivates me to pray for Biblical Mission)
‘What The Holy Spirit Does.’
a) 1 Timothy 4:1; Acts 8:29; 10:19-20. He speaks.
b) John 14:26. He Teaches.
c) John 14:16-17. He stays with us forever and lives in us.
d) John 15:26. He testifies about Christ. (He never exalts Himself or a preacher)
e) John 16:13. He will Guide us into all Truth and tell us what is to come.
f) Acts 16:6-7. He prevents.
g) Romans 8:26. He helps us in our weaknesses and intercedes for us.
h) 1 Corinthians 2:11. He knows the thoughts of God.
i) Romans 15:30; 5:5. He Loves.
j) 1 Corinthians 12:11. He distributes His Gifts to members of the Church.
k) 1 Peter 1:12. He helps people to preach the Gospel.
(This Second one shows me What The Holy Spirit Does)
Chris.
The Holy Spirit will guide us into all Truth. We need to understand God’s Truth and apply it to our lives. Loving God means also loving His Word and as we love His Word the Holy Spirit makes that Word alive to us and we can be guided into and understand the Truth.
(Typed by Priscilla)
