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...
When I am feeling discouraged and despairing like this, There is no one else but the Lord who knows my path.
When I am feeling discouraged and despairing like this,
There is no one else but
the Lord who knows my path.
I cry out loudly to the Lord, pleading for His
help.
I lay my grievances before Him, telling Him all
my troubles.
I am overwhelmed by difficulties I cannot
express.
Yet, there is no one who comes to help or
protect me, no one who cares for me.
Nevertheless, You, Lord, are my refuge and all I
need in this world.
When I am feeling discouraged and despairing
like this,
there is no one else but the Lord who knows my
path.
Rescue me from prison, so that I may praise Your
name.
Because of Your goodness, the righteous will
gather around me
(Ps. 142).
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