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...
When we try to pray to
God ...
Apostle Peter went up to the rooftop to pray
and, through a vision, heard the voice of the
Lord.
He then met Cornelius, his relatives, and close
friends,
and preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to them.
As Cornelius and his household received baptism
in the name of Jesus Christ
(Acts 10:9-48),
Apostle Paul, wondering if there was a place for
prayer,
went outside the city to the riverside.
There he met Lydia, and the Lord opened her
heart to heed Paul's message.
Eventually, she and all her household were
baptized together (16:13-15).
When we pray to God, He orchestrates such
encounters,
enabling us to proclaim the gospel of Jesus
Christ
and accomplish the work of salvation!
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