A. What Is Biblical Mission? “Biblical mission means more than simply going overseas to plant churches or spread civilization. It means the church participating in the ‘mission of God (Missio Dei)’ and seeking the restoration of God’s rule and glory throughout the whole earth. Mission is not a program that begins with human enthusiasm; rather, it is the heart of God that runs throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and is a fundamental reason for the church’s existence. Let me clearly summarize five essential principles of true mission as presented in Scripture. 🌍 1. The Mission of God (Missio Dei) The subject and initiator of mission is not human beings but God. In order to save fallen humanity, God first comes to us, sends His Son, and sends the Holy Spirit. He is the “missionary God” who sends. Biblical basis: “As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” (John 20:21) Key meaning: The church acknowledges that God has the initiative in mission and serves as His agent, obed...
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Jonah’s God (1) (1:1-6)
A pastor like Jonah, a pastor like Amittai (1:1)
‘Arise … Go … Proclaim’ (1:1-2)
God who speaks to the believers even through
the non-believers (1:5-6)
Jonah’s God (2) (1:7-17)
A responsible Christian (1:7)
Jonah’s God (3) (1:7-17)
A pastor who receives grace from the non-believers (1:13)
Jonah’s God who has done what he has determined (1:15)
Jonah’s God (4) (2:1-10)
When all the hope of the world is cut off (2:1-2)
Thanksgiving prayer in suffering, Unexpected God’s
salvation (2:1)
Benefits of sufferings (2:2)
All God’s breakers (2:3)
Jonah’s God (5) (2:1-10)
Thanksgiving in suffering (2:1, 9)
Assurance of salvation (2:9b)
Jonah’s God (6) (3:1-10)
God’s grace (1:2; 3:2)
Jonah’s God (7) (4:1-11)
God who turns His will
Jonah’s God (8) (4:1-11)
Prophet Jonah who does not have the heart of God
(4:1-3)
“Do you have good reason to be angry?” (4:4)
‘God, help me to be a worm-like pastor’ (4:7)
God who prepares the unprepared servant of the Lord
(4:10-11)
Conclusion
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