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's word as sweet as
honey ...
I
desire to regularly consume the word of God,
as
sweet as honey and fill my heart with it.
I
long to attentively listen to every word of God
and
carefully store it in my heart.
Furthermore,
I wish to boldly proclaim His word.
I
desire to proclaim it boldly
even
to stubborn and hardened individuals
who
refuse to listen to the word of God.
I
pray that the Lord will make me resolute and firm like a rock,
and
as hard as a diamond,
so
that I will not fear or be intimidated by them
(Ezekiel
3:1-10).
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