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...
Our strength [Nehemiah 8:9-12] It is said that there is no mysterious insect like an ant among insects with life. Have you ever seen an ant dragging prey many times larger than itself with its small body? An observer who was watching an ant dragging a dead locust weighed the ant and found that the ant was dragging 60 times more weight than itself. How can the ant do something like that? That ability is a wonderful gift that God gave to creation (Internet). Proverbs 6:6 tells us: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!” How do we compare ants to us? We humans are gifted with greater strength and abilities than ants. That is why Paul confessed, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). But too many of us, Christians, live a powerless life. ‘I can do all things in the Lord who gives me strength’ is a verse in the Bible,...