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Mission [is] understood as being derived from the very nature of God. It [is] thus put in the context of the Trinity, not of ecclesiology or soteriology. The classical doctrine of the missio dei as God the Father sending the Son, and God the Father and the Son sending the Spirit [is] expanded to include yet another “movement”: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit sending the church into the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the divine nature of the mission, rooted in the Trinity and extending to the church's purpose in the world.
David Bosch emphasizes that the concept of mission is fundamentally linked to the essence of God and the relationships within the Trinity. He expands upon the classical understanding of God the Father sending the Son and Spirit by asserting that this divine sending also encompasses the church's role and responsibility to engage with the world, thereby connecting theological principles with practical action.
Themes
MissionTrinityChurchDivineSending
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the role of the church, this quote can illustrate the mission-driven nature of the congregation.
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