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...
It seems like there are too many worldly people
in the church right now.
It seems like there are too many worldly people,
even infants in Christ, in the church right now.
They lack the ability to digest solid food.
They are unable to discern good and evil through
the use of their senses,
continually needing training.
Therefore, they still need milk.
They are in need of relearning the basic
principles of God's Word.
Consequently, infants in Christ are living like
worldly people.
Thus, there are jealousy and strife in the
church right now.
What is urgently needed is for infants in Christ
to become mature in faith
(Ref.: 1 Corinthians 2:6, 3:1-3; Hebrews 5:11,
14).
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