Gentile Mission
Gentile mission is the New Testament outreach of the gospel to non-Jewish peoples. It reflects God’s purpose in Christ to bring salvation to all nations.
At a Glance
Gentile mission is the New Testament outreach of the gospel to non-Jewish peoples. It reflects God’s purpose in Christ to bring salvation to all nations.
Description
Gentile mission is the biblical theme and apostolic practice of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to the non-Jewish nations. While the Old Testament already anticipates blessing for the nations through Abraham and the hope that the peoples will come to know the Lord, the New Testament shows this purpose coming into clearer historical fulfillment through the death and resurrection of Christ and the worldwide mission of the church. Acts and the Epistles especially highlight the inclusion of Gentiles in the people of God through faith in Christ, apart from becoming Jews under the Mosaic law. Paul is prominently identified with this mission, though the calling to make disciples of all nations belongs to the whole church. Orthodox interpreters may differ on some salvation-historical details, but the central point is clear: the gospel is for Jew and Gentile alike, and the church is sent to proclaim Christ among all nations.