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...
Even if the great storm of life sweeps through
and causes the boat of my family to sink ...
Even
if the great storm of life sweeps through
and
causes the boat of my family to sink
(Ref.: Matthew 8:24), I want to rest in the peace of my soul,
trusting
in the faith of Emmanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23).
“When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When
sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever
my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is
well, it is well with my soul. It is
well with my soul;
It is
well, it is well with my soul"
(Hymn “When Peace, Like a River,
Attendeth
My Way” 1st verse and refrain)
I desire to experience rest in the Lord,
(Ref.: 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Hebrews 4:11).
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