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...
Life of hiding [Acts 5:1-11] Why do stressed women want to talk? In stressful situations, the spatial intelligence and logical reasoning of men's brains are actively engaged. In contrast, women's language function becomes more active, leading them to talk more. Therefore, when women feel stressed or upset, they seek out someone to talk to and pour out their thoughts endlessly in front of them. Whether it's discussing problems with friends for hours or going over specific details one by one, it's not about finding a solution for women, but the act of speaking itself provides comfort and encouragement. Why do women feel the need to express everything in order to feel relieved? Men's brains are highly compartmentalized, allowing them to separate and store information. As the day comes to an end, even if there are many problems, a man's brain can categorize them. However, it's di...