Reclaiming the Nations: From Babel to the Body
(Missions May 2026)
A Bigger Vision of the Church
Many followers of Jesus think of salvation as private, church as optional, and mission as secondary. But Scripture gives us a much bigger picture. Jesus is building His church as a declaration to the spiritual powers. In Matthew 16, He brings His disciples to Caesarea Philippi, a place marked by pagan worship, imperial power, and spiritual rebellion. There, Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. This is not merely personal devotion. It is a declaration of authority. Caesar is not Lord. False gods are not Lord. The powers are not Lord. Jesus is Lord.
The Church Advances Against Darkness
When Jesus says He will build His church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it, He is not describing a passive or defensive people. Gates are defensive structures. The picture is of the church advancing against darkness, not through violence or domination, but through gospel proclamation, disciple-making, Spirit-filled witness, and kingdom presence. The church is not an optional gathering for spiritual encouragement. It is a kingdom embassy, a spiritual family, and a frontline mission. Every act of faithful witness declares that King Jesus has come and that darkness is losing ground.
From Babel to the Body
The mission of Jesus reaches all the way back to Babel. Humanity rebelled, sought unity without God, and was scattered among the nations. But God’s plan was never abandonment. He called Abraham, created a covenant family, and promised blessing to all nations. In Christ, those who were far off have been brought near. Jesus creates one new humanity, reconciles people to God and one another, and forms His church as the restored household of God. The church is the reversal of Babel, the reunification of the nations, and the restoration of God’s family.
Every Faithful Step Matters
Through the church, the wisdom of God is made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. That means ordinary faithfulness is not small. Prayer, hospitality, discipleship, serving, giving, evangelism, reconciliation, and church planting are kingdom acts. We multiply followers, leaders, and churches because the nations still need the gospel, under-resourced places still need healthy churches, and darkness still destroys people. One day, people from every nation will gather before the throne in worship. Until then, every disciple made and every church planted is another declaration that Jesus is reclaiming the nations.
— Aaron Dininny
Executive Director of Multiply