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...
Why doesn't God punish
the wicked?
Why do the wicked live
on, growing old and increasing in power?
Why do their children
thrive and their descendants prosper?
Why is their house
secure, free from fear,
and why do they live
without trouble?
Why do they spend their
days in prosperity,
rejoicing in their
wealth, and why do they die without suffering?
Why does God not punish
the wicked?
(Ref.: Job 21:7-12)
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