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 zeal not arising from
the sound knowledge of
Jesus Christ ...
Before believing in Jesus,
Saul thought that opposing the name of Jesus of
Nazareth
was something worth pursuing vigorously.
He even went to Jerusalem to personally engage
in this endeavor.
He received authority from the chief priests
to imprison many saints and consented to their
execution.
Furthermore, he went from synagogue to
synagogue,
punishing them and compelling them to blaspheme
Jesus.
Moreover, consumed with rage against them,
Saul pursued believers even to foreign cities,
causing them trouble
(Acts 26:9-11).
At that time, Saul thought,
"They will do such things because they have
not known the Father or me"
(John 16:2).
Saul's zeal for God was not based on the sound
knowledge
(Romans 10:2).
Similarly, there may be more Christians like
Saul in the future,
whose zeal does not come from a correct
understanding of Jesus Christ,
persecuting and even killing those who hope for
the return of Jesus.
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