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...
The authoritative Word of God
that the listeners could not help but be amazed
by!
As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee,
He called Simon and his brother Andrew, and
James.
He then went with them to Capernaum,
where He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath
and began to teach.
His teaching was as one with authority, and the
people were amazed
(Mark 1:16-22, Korean Modern Bible).
When I reflect on this passage, I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ,
the authoritative one, taught with God's
authority (2 Peter 2:10, Modern Korean Bible)
and with authoritative words (Luke 4:31, Modern
Korean Bible).
That is why the people who listened could not
help but be amazed.
Here is a message from the Apostle Paul to Titus:
“Teach these things with authority, encourage
and rebuke with authority,
so that no one will disregard you” (Titus 2:15, Korean
Modern Bible).
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