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...
Day 16: Acts 2:22-33 "Jesus, whom you crucified“ ‘The Jesus whom you crucified on the cross’ (Acts 2:36), is indeed the Jesus who was delivered up to the cross according to the predetermined plan of God and His foreknowledge (v. 23). He was delivered up to atone for our sins, both to the Jews and the lawless. However, He is the Jesus who cannot be held by death (v. 24). The God who raised Him from the dead has allowed our mortal bodies to dwell in hope through His resurrection (v. 26). Our Jesus is the way to life (v. 28). He is the Lord who, through His death and resurrection, bestows salvation upon us. Thus, our spirits and bodies have received salvation. Therefore, death is not our end but the first step towards a life in eternal heaven. Our Jesus is exalted on high (v. 33). God has seated Jesus at His right hand, making Him our Lord and Christ. Je...