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...
Devout Christians [Nehemiah 12:44-47] Do you not dream of a church built on love, where pastors embrace saints, holding them dear, and where pastors' hidden pains are held close to their hearts? However, the reality for pastors is that 80 percent of adults believe they should meet higher standards of life than ordinary people. Ironically, people think there are few pastors who can meet such expectations (Rubietta). What are the expectations you have for your pastor? They may vary. But one thing is clear: We all must strive to build a church with understanding and love. To do this, we must devout ourselves to each other. We need to open our hearts to one another, engage in conversation, get to know each other, and pray for one another, sharing the love of the Lord. Let us all show our devotion in this work. Today, I would like to consider two things under the title of 'Devout Chris...