Apostles Quote by N.T. Wright
““The apostles are not offering people a new religious experience, though that will come as well. They are not telling them that they can now go to heaven when they die, though they will, if they believe, there to wait until the resurrection itself. Nor are they telling them that God has done an extraordinary miracle that shows how powerful he is, though he has. They are to go and tell the world that Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, is the world’s true Lord and to summon them to believing obedience. And that is exactly what they do. Notice””
About This Quote
Source Book: Paul and the Faithfulness of God by N.T. Wright, 2013
The apostles’ mission was to proclaim Jesus as the true Lord and call people to obedient faith, not merely to promise heaven or miracles.
In simple terms: Apostles were to declare Jesus as Lord and invite obedience.
Key Takeaway
Proclaim Jesus, invite faithful obedience.
Themes
faith
mission
obedience
identity
revelation
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- church planting
- personal evangelism
- teaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
apostolic mission
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does proclaiming Jesus as Lord shape daily life?
- What challenges arise when obedience is demanded?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the role of personal experience in faith development.
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