What does the Bible say about missionary work?
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The Bible teaches that Christ sends His church to proclaim the gospel to every people, trusting God to save through the message of His crucified and risen Son. In Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:15, Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples, baptize believers, and teach obedience to all He commanded. Acts 1:8 shows that this witness is empowered by the Holy Spirit, while Acts 6:4 highlights prayer and the ministry of the Word. Romans 10:14 explains the necessity of preaching so that people may hear and believe. Every Christian may bear gracious witness, using received gifts faithfully and giving a reason for hope with gentleness, as 1 Peter 3:15 and 1 Peter 4:10 teach.
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- Mark 16:15
He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.
- Matthew 28:19-20
[19] Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
- Acts 6:4
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."
- 1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
- Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
- Psalms 96:3
Declare his glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples.
- Romans 10:14
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher?
- 1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
- Mark 16:15-16
[15] He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to the whole creation. [16] He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.
- 1 Peter 4:10
According as each has received a gift, be ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the grace of God in its various forms.
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