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...
I have put countless
obstacles in front of my wife.
I have put obstacles in front of my wife countless times during the 27
years I have been married to her. Before
I got married, I had committed myself to love my wife with the love of Jesus
and become a stepping stone between the Lord and my wife as I grew closer to
Jesus and became like Him. However, in
reality, I have put obstacles in front of my wife countless times and caused
her to stumble. Furthermore, as a father
of three children, I have put obstacles in front of my three children countless
times and caused them to be discouraged. In particular, I did not love my wife, but rather hated her,
and I fought with her, putting obstacles in front of my three children. Nevertheless, the amazing grace of God said
that my beloved children did not feel bitter toward me. If I were their parent, I would have felt
bitter enough. Parents should be
stepping stones for their children to come closer to the Lord, but even though
I am an obstacle, the Lord is allowing my three children to grow in Him. I cannot understand this at all with my
reason. All I believe is that the Lord
loves my three children more than my wife and I. So the Lord uses parents like my husband and
I, who are very lacking, foolish, and sinful, to personally raise Dillon, Yeri,
and Karis, whom the Lord loves, and to help them grow in Him. I am not only not
confident that I will be able to serve as a stepping stone for my beloved wife
and three children in the future, but I will certainly commit the sin of
putting obstacles in their path again and again. Nevertheless, the Lord, who is rich in mercy,
grace, and love, will continue to build our family as a family centered on Him.
Jesus Christ, who is the true stepping
stone, will lead and guide me, my wife, and my three children to come closer to
the Lord. With this faith, I pray that
the gift of grace that the Lord has entrusted to me will allow me to serve my
beloved wife and three children with love, humility, and wisdom, as guided by
the Holy Spirit.
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