The Nature of Truth: Eastern, Western, and Relative Perspectives
We exist in an age swanked by an intense opposition to assertive truth. Truth can supposed to be either a "bond" or an "individual meet." Truth is compared to opinion, discernment, and viewpoint.
Biblical mission concepts and practice
Abstract
This paper will discuss various aspects of a biblical theology of mission. Two Old Testament and two New Testament references have been extracted which relate to the concept of mission, particularly, God's mission transferred unto his followers. Secondly, the nature of God is discussed in relation to mission, as God's plan and missionary purposes. Then, the Holy Trinity and ecclesiology is analyzed as two encompassing concepts of theology that relate to mission theology as well. Afterwards, the Kingdom of God and shalom, understood as both perfection in creation and peace, are discussed. Ultimately, we relate the interrelationship between mission theology and missionaries, mission theology and church leaders, and mission theology and lay people.
Key terms: mission, Bible, evangelization, Trinity, shalom.