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...
God will wipe away the
tears from our eyes.
The ones who have come
out of the great tribulation,
having washed their
robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb,
will never hunger or
thirst again.
They will not be
scorched by the sun or any heat,
for the Lamb in the
center of the throne will be their shepherd.
He will lead them to
springs of living water,
and God will wipe away
every tear from their eyes
(Revelation 7:14, 16-17).
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