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The concept of Divine mission in Christianity

Divine mission in Christianity encompasses the purpose and calling of Jesus as humanity's savior, as conveyed through His teachings and miracles. It highlights His role as the Son of God, demonstrating authority and compassion. This mission extends to His apostles, who were tasked with spreading His teachings and performing miracles. Additionally, it represents a spiritual calling guided by a higher power, emphasizing the extraordinary significance of Jesus's actions and the continued impact on humanity's understanding of divine purpose.

Synonyms: Holy purpose, Sacred duty

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'Divine mission'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The purpose or calling believed to be from a divine source, as stated in the text.[1] (2) Divine mission refers to the faith in the Son's mission, and the love that flows from faith, as characteristics of a Christian disciple.[2] (3) The purpose of Jesus's actions, and the message that He shared, that is not only to perform miracles, but also to show compassion, as the text implies.[3] (4) The purpose for which Christ performed miracles, serving as tokens of His authority and the spiritual significance of His actions.[4] (5) The inherent purpose and spiritual calling of Jesus Christ that transcends all human skepticism.[5]

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) This is what the prophet's actions at Carmel were considered proof of, and it should have been a great influence on the nation. It's a term that indicates the prophet's role.[6] (2) Divine mission was given to the Apostles, and they had the power of working miracles, such as speaking with divers tongues, curing the lame, healing the sick, and raising the dead.[7] (3) The sacred task assigned to prophets by God, which they must confirm through their actions and messages.[8] (4) A spiritual or religious purpose believed to be guided or inspired by a higher power.[9] (5) The purpose of Jesus' life as affirmed through His miracles and teachings that led to the Transfiguration.[10]

From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) The authoritative and spiritual purpose of Christ's life and teachings, emphasizing His role as the Son of God and Savior.[11] (2) The purpose given to prophets by God to convey His will and guidance to His people; also includes the fulfillment of their predictions.[12]

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) This phrase describes a task given by a higher power, implying the narrative emphasizes the extraordinary events and their impact, which makes it significant.[13]

Significance in Eastern Orthodoxy (or the Eastern Orthodox Church):
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From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

(1) The purpose or calling associated with the Prophet that requires purification.[14]

Eastern Orthodoxy, or Byzantine Christianity, is one of the three main branches of Christianity. It consists of independently governed churches with strong cultural ties to Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Eastern Orthodox theology focuses on the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Believers strive for theosis, or becoming closer to God, through grace and spiritual practices.  

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Divine mission is the purpose of Jesus's disciples who were sent to spread his teachings and perform miracles in His name, according to the provided text.[15]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.