Brothers, Give Them God’s Passion for Missions | John Piper

Deep Dive into Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry by John Piper - Brothers, Give Them God's Passion for MissionsChristian global missionary endeavors are fundamentally driven by God's passionate commitment to His own fame and glory, His ultimate goal being to be known, praised, and enjoyed by all peoples. This divine purpose means indifference to world missions is not a Christian option; believers must go, send, or be disobedient. God’s mission will succeed regardless, but individuals risk "incalculable loss" by not participating.The missionary task targets "nations," defined as unreached ethnic and linguistic people groups, making the mission a finishable task focused on establishing the gospel where no indigenous movement exists. A key distinction exists between Paul-type missionaries, who pioneer among these unreached groups to plant new churches, and Timothy-type missionaries, who serve established Christian communities. There's a vital need to mobilize more Paul-type missionaries, as they currently represent only about 10% of the force despite thousands of unreached groups.Frontier missions are inextricably linked with domestic ministries, serving to establish and transport Christ's love and justice to new cultures by planting indigenous churches that can then carry out their own transformative work. This suggests that a concern for local needs naturally extends to global ones.Crucially, suffering is an integral and divinely ordained component of missions. It acts not merely as a consequence but as a means of gospel penetration and a visible demonstration of Christ's love for the unreached. Ultimately, God is most glorified when His people are so deeply satisfied in Him that they willingly accept suffering and even death for His sake, extending that joy globally. This profound satisfaction in God serves as both the fuel and the goal of missions, calling believers to a radical, "wartime lifestyle" that embraces the cost for Christ's glory among all peoples.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730