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...
What God has spoken and
planned will certainly come to pass!
We must remember the former things of long ago.
God is God! There is no other god besides Him,
and none can compare to Him.
God has declared the outcome from the beginning,
prophesied long ago what will happen in the
future,
and assured that His plan will not fail but will
accomplish all that He desires.
What God has spoken and planned will certainly
come to pass
(Ref.: Isaiah 46:9-11).
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