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 14: Acts 4:12 The name of Jesus Christ The name of Jesus Christ gives us hope. His name gives us the hope of resurrection, just as God the Father raised Jesus of Nazareth from the dead. Through His name, Apostle Peter also raised a paralyzed man to his feet (Acts 3:6). Through this sign, we receive the hope of resurrection. We too will be raised on the day when God, in the name of Jesus Christ, brings us back to life. The name of Jesus Christ brings healing to us. Just as Apostle Peter healed the paralyzed man in that name, God also heals us in the name of Jesus Christ. The name of Jesus Christ brings us salvation. The Bible tells us, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). We praise the glorious name.