'Mission is an attribute of God before it is an activity of the Church' Discuss
Does it make any difference?
Yes! It matters not least because the Church derives its nature from God's.
Can we agree with Paul Fiddes' assertion that, 'The two missions in the world, of the Word and the Spirit, were based in two ‘processions’ in the inner being of God.'? (Participating in God, p.7)
How secure is the scriptural basis for the doctrine of the Eternal Processions (of Son and Spirit)?
Is it possible to distinguish 'strong' and 'weak' attributes within the Godhead?
What is mission?
I say it is 'being sent to others by God with divine authority'.
Should we identify mission with the hands or with the heart of God?
My final paragraph: In the Incarnate Word, God shows himself to be both the Sender and the Sent One. God’s mission involves both an opening out of the Trinity towards the world and a drawing up of people into God’s love. In a mysterious way, God is both the bountiful host of an eternal banquet, and the servant issuing invitations at the cost of his life. The strength of intradivine love draws people into communion, while the outgoing Word and Spirit impel the church to serve and suffer, displaying the glory of divine weakness.
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