Johannes Hoornbeeck (1617-1666): The Biblical and Theological Compulsion for Missions and the Use of the Great Commission.

This article discusses the contributions of Johannes Hoornbeeck, a seventeenth-century theologian, to the discussion of missions in Reformed theology. It challenges the assumption that the Reformers were not interested in missions and argues that Hoornbeeck's work provides evidence for the ongoing necessity of missionary activity. The article includes a brief biography of Hoornbeeck, an overview of his work on Reformed missions, and an examination of his use of Matthew 28 as grounds for the church's missionary task. Hoornbeeck's writings, particularly his book "On Conversion of the Indians and Gentiles," emphasize the importance of understanding the customs and practices of the intended missionary audience in order to effectively communicate the gospel. He also uses biblical passages, including the Great Commission, to emphasize the ongoing importance of missions. [Extracted from the article]