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...
God, who preserves my
soul in every trouble, is my help.
I am in trouble because those who hate peace are
lying and deceiving,
and they seek to fight despite my desire for
peace.
Therefore, I cried out to God, who made heaven
and earth, my help,
and His response is to keep me from stumbling,
neither slumbering nor sleeping,
but keeping my soul in every trouble
(Mt. 5:9; Ps. 120:1-2, 6-7; 121:1-4, 7).
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