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...
“Let us start rebuilding.” (3) [Nehemiah 2:19-20] A complaining young man came to the king and begged him to teach him how to live a successful life. The king poured wine into a goblet and gave it to the young man, saying: ‘Go around town with a glass of wine and I will teach you the secret of success. However, if you spill the wine, your head will be cut off.’ The young man walked around the city sweating profusely. Then the king asked: ‘What did you see while walking around the city? Have you seen beggars and merchants in the streets? Have you ever heard the singing leaking from the bar?’ The young man replied: ‘I didn’t see or hear anything because I was paying attention to my wine glass.’ Then the king said: ‘That is the secret of success. If you set a firm goal in life and focus on your work, you will not hear the temptations and criticisms around you.’ Peo...