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, Lesson 5: The Core of the Mission: Only Savior,

(I)Missions in the New

Testament (I)

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Is there one central problem for all mankind? What is it?

Is Gods answer toevery cultures deepest problems REALLY only to be found in

Christ?

I. Identify

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Q: Howmany other proposed solutions to the

problems various cultures face can you name?

Politics Strong Economic health Good education Environmentalism Nationalism Marxism Buddhism / Humanism/AtheismHedonism

Islam

II. -

Discover

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Rom 5:18-19 Rom 1:16; 2:9-10 Heb 2:14-15 1 John 5 Acts 4:8-12 Heb 9:22-28 John 1:29 1 Tim 2:3-6 Acts 4:12 John 14:6 Psalm 2:10-12 Dan 7:13-14 Rom 1:4

II. -

Discover

Q: From these passages,how does Christ relateto the topic of World

Missions?

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( 1:18-23)1.

1:21-23 2. ( 1:20)Certain truths to take note of:

6. The lost were not entirely lost to begin with.They became lost when they deliberately gaveup their knowledge of God. (Ro 1:21-23).

7. The lost always retained a knowledge of Godseternal power and deity which reached them

through creation (Ro 1:20).

What about those in the remote area have never heardthe gospel?

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Discover

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3. 14:17 4. - / 2:14-15 Certain truths to take note of:

3. The revelation of God through creation issupplemented by another revelation throughnature or providence. (Acts 14:17).

4. There is still another form of revelation given tothe lost the human conscience. (Ro 2:14-15).

What about those in the remote area have never heardthe gospel?

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1. 10:11-17- 2. 16:19-31 3. 13:10-16

- 4. 2:6-7- 5. 18:25 16:7- Verses to consider:1. Rom 10:11-17- Those who call upon the name of Lord shall be

saved2. Matt 13:10-16 Gods response to the obedience is always giving

more light3. Rom 2:6-7- Hope for the good without Christ?4. Gen 18:25 & Rev 16:7 The ultimate Judge will do what is right &

just

What about those in the remote area have never heardthe gospel?

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The Christ of the Mission is the one and only Saviorprovided for all of humanitys sin, (the secondAdam), to redeem us all from the guilt andcorruption we all obtained from the first Adam.

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Establish

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, The next time someone tells you that There aremany roads to the top of the mountain, orcriticizes you as a Christian for being narrow-minded, how will you respond?

IV. - Apply

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Discovery1. 5 - 5:12-14 15-21

o o - /

1. Romans 5Read Rom 5:12-14; 15-21

o What do you observe man and Christ?

o SumChrist/second Adam delivers us from guilt and

corruption of first Adam by grace

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Introduction

Q: What must be done for humanity to be delivered from sin and death?

Q: Is there a way provided by God? And is this way only through JesusChrist?

Q: What about those in the remote areas who have never heard the gospel?

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Discovery1. 5 - 5:12-14 15-21

o 2. 13 - 13:26-41

o 3. - 4:8-12 2:5-6 9:22-28o

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1. 13 - 13:26-41o

o -

2. Acts 13 Read Acts 13:26-41

o What do you observe about who Jesus is and

what He can do?

o SumThe Son of God, Son of David, is the

vindicated authority who can redeem

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1. - 4:8-12 2:5-6 9:22-28

o o -

3. NT EpistlesActs 4:8-12; 1 Tim 2: 5-6; Heb 9:22-28

o What do you observe about Jesus Christ?

o SumSalvation only by this authoritative Lord and

adequate Savior

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Summary1.

2.

Sum #1The God of the Mission recognizes that we have no hope toredeem ourselves from our dreadful, fallen state apart from His

gracious action on our behalf. Sum #2The Christ of the Mission is the rovided Savior for our sin a

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Some Theories:

8. Universalism all men will ultimately be saved

9. New Universalism Christ died for all men and God purposes for all men to be saved. Therefore, all will be saved

because of the merits of Christ, for Christ died for all so that all will be saved.10. Wider Hope Theory Many who have not heard the gospel will be saved because God is just and God would notcondemn the sincere seeker after the truth

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Apply

Q: What are the implications for our own activities of

evangelism and discipleship?

Q: What are the implications of this truth about Christconcerning Mission?

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Applicationo o

10:13-15 In light of what we have learned, what should our respond be?o It may seem like it is not fair. But life is too short to figure everything out. Our job is get

on with life and do what God told us to do and tell those people about Jesuso Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on

the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom theyhave not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And howcan they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet ofthose who bring good news! (Rom 10:13-15)

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Gods love for the whole world is manifested in Jesus, the sufficient way for

ALL the world.

To be freed from the sin problem. Only by someone outside of

ourselves can we be saved.Broad way for all to trust

The only God. God is one. Him to get ALL glory.