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...
Why don't we change?
Why don’t we change? Why don’t we become new?
Why do we still live imitating the ways of this
world?
Perhaps the reason is that we have not truly
repented before the Lord.
Because we have not repented, our sins remain
unwashed.
Therefore, we do not truly understand
what is good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Consequently, we do not live according to God's
will,
nor do we pray according to God's will.
Instead, we live and pray according to our own
will
(Acts 3:19; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:17, 5:14).
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