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...
‘I will dwell in the
house of God forever!’
God is our Savior (2 Pet. 1:11).
The good, pleasing, and perfect will of God is
our salvation (Rom. 12:2).
The God of salvation desires all of us to come
to salvation (1 Tim. 2:4).
God works all things together for our salvation
in our lives (Rom. 8:28).
The God who began this work of salvation
will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ's
return (Phil. 1:6).
Therefore, we confess in faith,
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever” (Ps. 23:6).
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