Truth For Life Daily Program “Into the World”
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Mar 30, 2026 A look at Jesus’ eternal sending and the Father’s unchanging plan for the world. Reflections on the cross as the ultimate display of love. Discussion of the disciples’ mission continuing Jesus’ work and how failures became bold witness. Practical focus on coming to Christ, being filled with the Spirit, and engaging in mission.
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God's Eternal Plan A For Redemption
- God’s sending of Jesus was an eternal, unchangeable plan rather than a contingency.
- Alistair Begg emphasizes Jesus was commissioned from eternity, not merely at Bethlehem or baptism, framing redemption as part of God’s one plan A.
Incarnation And Cross Reveal God's Love
- The Father sent the Son because of love so that whoever believes would not perish but have eternal life.
- Begg connects incarnation and the cross as the ultimate display of God's love, making belief the means to escape perishing caused by sin.
Jesus' Mission Establishes Disciples' Mission
- Jesus' mission defines the mission of his disciples; their commissioning is presented as certain and already accomplished.
- Begg notes Jesus speaks proleptically—'I have sent them'—to underline the inevitability of the disciples' task.
When working on a project, an alternate plan is wise in case the original plan fails—but God never has a plan B! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg considers the plan and purpose God established before the world existed. Where do you fit into the picture?