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 result of justification (6): Fulfillment of completed hope by passing through sufferings, perseverance, and character (Romans 5:3-4)
The result of justification (6): Fulfillment of completed hope by passing through sufferings, perseverance, and character “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” (Romans 5:3-4) Romans 5:3 says, “… because we know that suffering produces perseverance.” We rejoice in suffering, because “suffering produces perseverance” (v. 3). The Bible speaks of “perseverance” a lot. For example, Jesus spoke of the perseverance of prayer in Luke 18:1-9. Jesus Himself set the example of perseverance in prayer. See Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus prayed three times. He persevered until the prayer was answered and prayed to the end (Mt.26:36-42). The sixth of the seven words Jes...