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...
Jesus said (1)
Jesus
said: “It is written in the law, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’
But I
tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully
has
already committed adultery with her in his heart”
(Matthew
5:27-28).
Jesus said (2)
Jesus
said: “Everyone who divorces his wife
except
for sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery,
and
whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery”
(Matthew
5:32).
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