Bible Quote by Christopher J.H. Wright
““the whole Bible is itself a missional phenomenon. The writings that now comprise our Bible are themselves the product of and witness to the ultimate mission of God. The Bible renders to us the story of God's mission through God's people in their engagement with God's world for the sake of the whole of God's creation. The Bible is the drama of this God of purpose engaged in the mission of achieving that purpose universally, embracing past, present and future, Israel and the nations, "life, the universe and everything," and with its centre, focus, climax, and completion in Jesus Christ. Mission is not just one of a list of things that the Bible happens to talk about, only a bit more urgently than some. Mission is, in that much-abused phrase, "what it's all about.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative, 1996
The Bible is presented as the story of God's overarching purpose, showing how all its parts reveal a universal mission fulfilled in Christ.
In simple terms: The Bible tells God's purpose and mission.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the Bible as a mission‑driven narrative.
Themes
mission
purpose
theology
scripture
universalism
Mood
reverent
inspired
reflective
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- preaching
- teaching
- mission planning
- interfaith dialogue
- personal evangelism
Key Concepts
Divine mission
redemptive history
Christocentric focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing Scripture as a mission shape your faith practice?
- What tensions arise between mission focus and literary diversity?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook the diverse literary genres and human authorship within the Bible.
