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...
With pure love … (1)
Love must be sincere.
Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in love.
Honor one another above yourselves
(Romans 12:9, 15).
With pure love … (2)
I pray that we will help the poor believers with
sincere love
and that we will work hard to welcome guests
(Romans 12:9, 13).
Church members who love
the Lord’s church with pure love
Those who love the Lord and His church, which is
His body,
with sincere love and without deceit,
use the different gifts they have been given by
God's grace
with humility, faithfully maintaining unity as
one body in Christ
(Romans 12:5-9).
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