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...
Love bears all things.
Love bears
all things (1 Corinthians 13:7).
Love bears
trials (James 1:12).
Love bears
hardships (2 Corinthians 1:6).
Love
patiently bears, even when we are treated as servants,
exploited,
or mistreated, even when we are insulted or slapped (11:20).
Love
holds fast to God's Word in the depths of our hearts,
bearing
when suffering or persecution comes because of that Word (Matthew 13:21).
Love
is strengthened by all the glorious power of God,
enabling
us to bear joyfully in all things (Colossians 1:11).
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