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...
Day 24: Romans 2:17-24 A true Christian Superficial Christians, on the surface, call themselves Christians. They also believe themselves to be true Christians. They think of themselves as guides for others, leading them, not realizing that they themselves are blind, in darkness, foolish, and spiritual infants (Rom. 2:19-20). They enjoy teaching others but do not seek to learn themselves (v. 21). They emphasize an outward appearance while neglecting inner growth. So, who is a true Christian? A true Christian is not a superficial one, but an inward one. An inward Christian understands that they are saved by God's complete grace. They live with a faith that is active and real. They do not serve with words only but focus on their inner faith rather than an outward display. The essence of faith lies within, not in appearances. Living accordi...