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David Bosch on Mission Through Suffering - Missional (Romans 8:28)

Source: David Bosch, Transforming Mission53 words

"The history of mission is full of suffering, setback, and apparent failure. Yet Romans 8:28 assures us that God weaves even these into His redemptive purpose. The missionary enterprise trusts that God is working even when we cannot see how." — David Bosch, Transforming Mission. Missional faith trusts God's work through all circumstances.

Topics & Themes

missionsufferingsetbacktrustredemptive purpose

Scripture References

Romans 8:28

Emotional Tone

hopetrustcomfort

Audience

adults

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