Mission of Jesus Christ
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· 3 viewsJesus Christ came to reveal God, to announce the coming of God’s kingdom and to redeem a fallen humanity through his death on the cross. Though he came first to the Jews, the scope of Christ’s mission includes the whole human race and continues through the Spirit-empowered witness of the church.
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Jesus Christ’s mission originated with God
Jesus Christ’s mission originated with God
It was purposed by God
It was purposed by God
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you
See also Ac 2:23; Eph 1:4–5
The Father sent the Son
The Father sent the Son
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
See also Jn 5:37–38; Jn 7:29; Jn 8:42; Jn 10:36; Jn 17:8; 1 Jn 4:14
Jesus Christ came in willing obedience to the Father
Jesus Christ came in willing obedience to the Father
Jn 6:38; Php 2:5–8
Jesus Christ’s mission was motivated by God’s love
Jesus Christ’s mission was motivated by God’s love
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
See also Ro 5:8; 1 Jn 4:10
Jesus Christ’s mission was to make God known
Jesus Christ’s mission was to make God known
He reveals God in his own person
He reveals God in his own person
No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.
See also Jn 14:9; Jn 17:26; Col 1:15; Heb 1:1–3
He reveals God through his teaching
He reveals God through his teaching
Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”
See also Mt 7:28–29; Jn 3:11–13
Jesus Christ’s mission was to announce God’s kingdom
Jesus Christ’s mission was to announce God’s kingdom
but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.”
See also Mt 4:17; Mk 1:14–15; Mt 12:28 Jesus Christ’s miracles reveal the presence of God’s kingdom.
Jesus Christ’s mission was to redeem humanity
Jesus Christ’s mission was to redeem humanity
He came to seek and save the lost
He came to seek and save the lost
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
See also Lk 15:1–10
He came to save from sin
He came to save from sin
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
See also Ro 3:25–26; 1 Ti 1:15
He came to break the devil’s power
He came to break the devil’s power
Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.
See also Ge 3:15; Jn 12:31; Heb 2:14–15
He came to bring eternal life
He came to bring eternal life
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
See also Jn 6:38–40; Jn 17:2–3
He came to give access to God
He came to give access to God
Eph 2:18; Eph 3:12; Heb 10:19–20
He came to restore a fallen humanity
He came to restore a fallen humanity
Ro 5:17–18; 1 Co 15:21–22
Jesus Christ’s mission was to establish the church
Jesus Christ’s mission was to establish the church
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
See also Eph 2:17–19; Eph 5:25–27; 1 Pe 2:4–5; 1 Pe 2:9–10
The scope of Jesus Christ’s mission
The scope of Jesus Christ’s mission
Jesus Christ came first to Israel
Jesus Christ came first to Israel
Mt 10:5–6; Mt 15:24; Jn 1:11
Jesus Christ’s mission extends to all peoples
Jesus Christ’s mission extends to all peoples
Is 49:6; Mt 8:11; Jn 10:16; Mt 8:10 Jesus Christ commends the faith of a Roman centurion; Mt 15:28 Jesus Christ grants the request of a Canaanite woman; Ac 1:8 Jesus Christ sends his disciples out into the whole world; Ac 26:17–18 Paul’s commission to go to the Gentiles is received directly from Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ’s mission made the cross necessary
Jesus Christ’s mission made the cross necessary
even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
See also Mt 16:21; Lk 12:50; Col 2:14–15; Heb 12:2
Jesus Christ’s mission will be completed at his return
Jesus Christ’s mission will be completed at his return
Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
See also Mt 24:31; Col 3:4; 1 Th 4:16–17
Jesus Christ’s mission continues through the church
Jesus Christ’s mission continues through the church
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
See also Mt 28:18–20; Jn 15:26–27