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Monday, March 2, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Incredible article you should take time to read
Mandate for Missions: Urbana Classics - delievered by Warren Webster at Urbana 67
...Nevertheless, you and I should be aware that in these verses [Matthew 28:18-20] called the Great Commission...[t]he command is to disciple nations: All the other action words here are expressed by participles in a subordinate relationship to the main verb. They tell us what is involved in making disciples. That is, we make disciples of men and nations by going, by baptizing, and by teaching. Going is necessarily involved; but the goal of missions is discipling, not merely going. A literal translation from the Greek might read, "Having gone, or by means of going, make disciples.”
"The history of missions … is predominantly a history of the Holy Spirit's work in the hearts of men. For this reason, I would caution you against basing the motive for your missionary involvement simply on the tremendous need."
...Nevertheless, you and I should be aware that in these verses [Matthew 28:18-20] called the Great Commission...[t]he command is to disciple nations: All the other action words here are expressed by participles in a subordinate relationship to the main verb. They tell us what is involved in making disciples. That is, we make disciples of men and nations by going, by baptizing, and by teaching. Going is necessarily involved; but the goal of missions is discipling, not merely going. A literal translation from the Greek might read, "Having gone, or by means of going, make disciples.”
...much of the most effective and extensive growth of the church throughout the world, past and present, has taken place when members of the body of Christ moved about in the normal course of seeking their livelihood, taking their faith with them. This is happening today in South America and Indonesia and many other places. When the honest emphasis of the Great Commission is placed where it belongs, putting the imperative on the command to disciple, you may get a new picture of missions. I leave you with a whole lifetime to work out its fascinating implications for yourself.
Read the rest here: http://www.urbana.org/_articles.cfm?RecordId=1124Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A Quarter of the Way!
I just wanted to take a moment and celebrate that God has brought me to 25% of my monthly support!
From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.
--Malachi 1:11
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Another quick update
Well, my time in Texas has been good so far. Speaking at The Point went really well, which was definitely by God's grace. There are also several people who are interested in getting together with me, which is awesome. God is good.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Greetings from Texas
Just a quick note to let you all know I made it safely to Texas. It was a really great trip, with a few visits with friends and relatives on the way down. And, praise God, the weather was incredible! It was almost 80 yesterday! The above photo was taken in Oklahoma just before the Texas border. Let's just say, it was a nice surprise after highs in the teens and inches of snow coming back in Wisconsin.
Tomorrow night I'm speaking at The Point. I'm excited (and, I'm not going to lie, more than a little bit nervous). So, please continue to pray that goes well and that God will use my words to challenge people to become more involved in what He is doing around the world.
Also, I'm still working on setting up meetings to share with individuals about my ministry with the US Center. So, continue to pray that God will put me in touch with the right people.
Thank you all so much for your prayers.
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