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...
Past love, Future love,
Present love
(1)
Past love:
When we received salvation through faith in
Jesus (past salvation),
not only did God give us the Holy Spirit,
but through the Holy Spirit, He has already
poured God's love into our hearts
(Rom. 5:5).
(2)
Future love:
When we will be saved at the future coming of
Jesus (future salvation),
as we enter into heaven, the Holy Spirit will
enable us to fully obey the twofold command of Jesus,
the command of the kingdom of heaven.
He will make us love God and love our neighbors
with perfect love.
(3)
Present love:
The Bible says, "Work out your
salvation" (Phil. 2:12),
indicating the current aspect of salvation.
It means, "Live as those who have eternal
life," "Live as citizens of the kingdom of heaven."
With the eschatological Spirit dwelling within
us,
producing the fruit of "love" (Gal. 5:22),
and guiding us to obey Jesus' twofold command,
we should walk in love following the Holy Spirit
(v. 16).
In other words, we should become what the Holy
Spirit leads us to be (v. 18),
live by the Spirit, and walk in step with the
Spirit (v. 25).
At that time, our hearts, our homes, and our
church will become a community
that is transformed into the likeness of heaven.
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