The Mission of God
What in the World is God Doing
–and How Can I Join Him?
Lesson One
What in the World is God Doing?—and How Can I Join Him?
What story is shaping your life? In Lesson One, discover the breathtaking story of God’s mission—from creation to restoration—and see how it reshapes your understanding of the gospel, salvation, calling, work, and purpose. Discover what God is doing in the world—and how you can join him.
Discover The Mission of God, Pathway Learning’s new six-part series exploring the grand biblical story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Listen to Dr. Steve Childers’ live presentation, read the lecture notes with academic footnotes, and download a free 10-step Learning Path for deeper study and application.
Lesson Two
The Magnificent Acts of the Father in Creation
God’s mission begins not with rescue but creation. Humanity was made in God’s image to enjoy his presence, reflect his character, represent his rule, cultivate his world, and extend his blessing. Though creation was good, it was unfinished; redemption restores people and creation together toward God’s original purposes and flourishing.
Lesson Three
The Rebellious Acts of Humanity in the Fall
Why are things not the way they’re supposed to be? This article explores how humanity’s rebellion against God brought guilt, corruption, brokenness, and distorted mission into the world—and why understanding the depth of the Fall is essential for grasping the greatness of God’s salvation and his continuing mission today.
Lesson Four
The Magnificent Acts of the Son in Redemption
Steve Childers traces the eternal Son’s redemptive work from the Old Testament to Christ’s incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension. His decisive victory over sin, death, Satan, and this fallen world secures redemption now, while pointing ahead to the day he returns to complete that victory and renew all things.
Lesson Five
The Magnificent Acts of the Spirit in Redemption, Scene One
What is the Holy Spirit doing in the world today? Discover how the risen Christ works through his Spirit and church to apply redemption, form a new people (the Church), advance the gospel, make disciples, and carry his redemptive mission to the nations.
Lesson Six
The Magnificent Acts of the Spirit in Redemption, Scene Two
When Christ returns, the Spirit will fully restore God's people, God's world, and God's mission. Discover why our hope isn't a bodiless heaven but resurrection life on a renewed earth, and why God's redemptive mission ends while his creation mission, and your calling, continues forever.