📘 Introduction

Christian mission is not merely an obligation but a divine calling rooted in Scripture. Romans 15 reveals the heart, strength, and structure behind effective ministry. Through Paul’s example, we learn what empowers believers to carry out the Great Commission with purity, passion, and spiritual accuracy. This teaching explores the true dimensions of mission work and what makes the believer an effective vessel in God’s Kingdom.

1. Mission Begins From the Heart (The Art of the Mission)

The first dimension of mission work is the heart posture of the believer.

• Mission is not primarily an activity but an expression of a transformed heart.
• Paul’s humility, sincerity, and compassion toward the Gentiles showed that the heart behind the work matters more than the work itself.
• Spiritual impact flows from purity of heart; a changed heart produces a message that changes lives.
   

2. The Goal of the Mission — Making Disciples

The true Christian mission goes beyond conversions.

• The end goal of the gospel is discipleship, not mere attendance or religious participation.
• Discipleship involves teaching obedience, mentoring, accountability, and spiritual growth.
• It is a lifelong process of building believers into the image of Christ so they in turn can disciple others.
   

3. The Task of the Mission — Preaching the Gospel

The gospel remains the core of Christian work.

• Paul proclaimed the gospel boldly and without compromise.
• Mission work is not motivational speech or entertainment—it is the preaching of Christ crucified and risen.
• The message must not be diluted to appeal to culture or avoid criticism.
• Bold proclamation is essential to true kingdom advancement.
   

4. The Power of the Mission — The Holy Spirit

Every effective mission is powered by the Holy Spirit.

• Ministry success does not depend on charisma, money, influence, or personal talent.
• The Spirit supplies boldness, conviction, direction, and miraculous confirmation.
• Paul emphasized that signs and wonders were done by the Spirit, not by human wisdom.
• Without the Holy Spirit, mission becomes dry, tiring, and powerless.
   

5. The Partnership of the Mission — Support & Prayer

Mission work is never a one-man assignment.

• Paul constantly requested prayer, financial support, and encouragement.
• Some are called to go, others to send—but all are called to participate.
• Partnership includes:
  • Praying for missionaries
  • Giving financially
  • Sharing media and messages
  • Providing encouragement and accountability
  • Making oneself available for service
• Partnership multiplies impact and keeps the missionary strengthened.
   

6. Worship as Part of the Mission

Mission work is an expression of worship.

• Worship goes beyond singing—it includes offering our lives to God.
• New converts are presented to God as spiritual offerings.
• Winning souls is part of the believer’s worship life because each soul is a testimony of God’s saving grace.
   

7. Warning Against False Gospel Trends

The teaching highlighted the danger of modern messages that distort the gospel.

• The gospel must call people to repentance, not merely self-improvement.
• Christ must remain the center; the message should never shift to human ability or emotional comfort.
• Any message that replaces Christ with self-help is not the gospel.