Mission
The original goal was a world full of people in relationship with God: Genesis 1:26-28
Sin destroyed relationship with God: Genesis 3:6-10
The command to fill the earth was renewed after judgment on sin: Genesis 9:1
God called a people to be His and bless the world: Genesis 12:1-3
God gave hope that everyone could be saved: Ruth, Isaiah 52:13-15, Habakkuk 2:14
Jesus came to save: John 3:16-17
We are sent: John 20:19-21, Matthew 28:18-20
The mission culminates in heaven: Revelation 7:9-12