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...
The situation that
urgently requires help is a good opportunity.
Being in a situation that urgently requires help
is a good opportunity for us to receive God's
word.
Furthermore, instead of being led by the
situation
with the strength derived from the received
word,
it is a good opportunity for us to stand firmly
on God's word and be led by it.
Therefore, a situation that urgently requires
help
is an excellent opportunity for us to seek God's
salvation and delight in His word
(Ps. 119:174).
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