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...
“When will You comfort me?” [Psalms 119: 81-88] Have you ever felt the limitations of your patience? Therefore, have you ever prayed to God, 'O God, how long must I endure this affliction?' The longer we are in pain and adversity, the more we feel the limits of our patience. At that time, we cry out to God, asking, "How long?" The psalmist in Psalms 119 today cried out to God like that. Although he prayed to God for His salvation in hope of the Word of God but didn’t receive any answer of his prayer even in waiting in expectation, he cried out to God like this: “My eyes fail with longing for Your word, While I say, "When will You comfort me?” (v. 82) I would like to think about two things “Limitation of Endurance” and “Challenge of Endurance" under the title of “When will You comfort me?” First, let’s think about the limitations of endurance. Look at Psalms 119:81-21: “My...