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...
The Bible says, “You shall
not commit adultery.”
The Bible says,
"You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14).
Jesus said, "But I
tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully
has already committed
adultery with her in his heart" (Matthew 5:28),
and "Anyone who
divorces his wife
and marries another
woman commits adultery against her.
And if she divorces her
husband
and marries another man,
she commits adultery (Luke 16:18).
The Bible says, “Do not
covet your neighbor’s house.”
The Bible says,
"You shall not covet your neighbor's house" (Exodus 20:17).
It also says, "You
shall not covet your neighbor's wife" (Deuteronomy 5:21).
We should not covet anything that belongs to our neighbor (v. 21).
The Bible says, “Do not
bear false witness against your neighbor.”
The Bible says,
"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Exodus
20:16).
Bearing false witness
against one's neighbor
is like using a club, a
sword, or a sharp arrow (Proverbs 25:18).
We should not give false
testimony against our brother (Deuteronomy 19:18).
The Bible says, “You
shall not steal.”
The Bible says,
"You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15).
God says, "Will a
mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me.
But you ask, 'How are we
robbing you?' In tithes and
offerings"
(Malachi 3:8).
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