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...
“We desire all of life and love because God made our hearts and gave us something of his boundless heart.”
“Life is a school
in which we are trained to depart.”
“It is through
death that we deeply touch life.”
“Learning how to die
has something to do with living each day in full awareness that we are children
of God, whose love is stronger than death.”
“Jesus’ farewell
brings a quiet invitation to understand our life as a constant departure from
the familiar to the eternal, from what we enjoy in temporary ways to what we
will one day enjoy forever.”
(Henry Nouwen, “TURN
MY MOURNING INTO DANCING”)
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