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...
Though people never
change …
Though
people never change,
the
Lord of absolutes transformed even someone like me,
who
was absolutely unchanging,
into
a pastor to live for Jesus Christ and the gospel.
The
Lord, who changed 'Saul' into 'Paul,'
accomplished
this remarkable transformation
(Acts
9:1-20).
The
Lord who initiated this remarkable transformation
will,
when the last trumpet sounds, instantaneously transform me
(1
Corinthians 15:51),
so
that my humble body will be conformed
to
the body of His glory (Philippians 3:21).
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