Biblical foundations for mission

Authors

  • Valerian Fernandes Ateneo de Manila University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7213/2175-1838.10.003.DS01

Keywords:

Apostolic. Foundations. Inception. Missionary mandate.

Abstract

The Church has been a missionary from its very inception. From the Apostolic to our contemporary times this comprehension has been preserved by the Church. This shift from its parental religion Judaism is well noticed and becomes prominent in all the activities of evangelization. Undoubtedly, there is some solid biblical basis for the missionary task undertaken from the apostolic times. But why did the Church do so and how do the Church maintain this mandate? An honest exploration of the biblical basis
and the role of the Holy Spirit is being investigated in this article. The prominent role of the Holy Spirit seen as an instrument for this understanding and the role of the Holy Spirit has been seen as the foundation for the mission.

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Author Biography

Valerian Fernandes, Ateneo de Manila University

Doctorate in Sacred Scripture in Ateneo de Manila University, in the Philippines. Professor at the Pontifical Seminary, in Pune, India. Member of the United Biblical Society of Papua New Guinea. Belongs to the Society of the Divine Word

References

BOVON, F. Luke the Theologian: Thirty-Three Years of Research (1950-1983). Trans by Ken McKinney. Allison Park, Pennsylvania: Pickwick Publications, 1987.

BROWN, R. E.; FITZMYER, J. A.; MURPHY, R. E. (eds). The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Bangalore: Theological Publications in India (TPI), 1991.

JOHNSON, L. T. The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986.

KINGSBURY, J. D. (ed). Gospel Interpretation: Narrative-Critical and Social Scientific Approaches. Pennsylvania: Trinity Press International, 1997.

NRSV, as in BibleWorks CD version: 7 0 1 Program version: 7.0.012g

Published

2018-12-18

How to Cite

Fernandes, V. (2018). Biblical foundations for mission. Pistis Praxis, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.7213/2175-1838.10.003.DS01