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...
“Who are you, Lord?” [Acts 9: 1 -9] Are we truly changing? The life of a Christian is one of transformation. Faith is a willingness to change. The church is a community of people who have not only experienced change, but also seek it (Internet). However, there are times when we long for change, yet become disappointed and discouraged when we see our own habits persist. Regarding this spiritual condition, author Robert Boyd Munger, in his book "A Pauper of a Prince?," says, ‘Many Christians today are despairing due to weakness, failure, and feebleness, unable to break free from the swamp of incompetence and helplessness. Therefore, the author's desire is to give this amazing gift of a transformed life to us all. The author's words, 'The amazing gift of a transformed life is more than forgiveness for the past or a promise for the future.' This gift pertains to our current lives...