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...
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I just want to share my future book " Those Whose Hearts Are Broken " with you. If you are interest, let me know your email. Then I will send it to you. In Him, james ------------------ Table of Contents Introduction God who is near to the brokenhearted “Many are the afflictions of the righteous” Purpose of Pain Why should we suffer? Why does God troubling us with every kind of distress? The blessing of suffering The benefit of suffering (1) The benefit of suffering (2) Thanksgiving in the midst of suffering A fearful situation When I am greatly afraid and distressed Why are we in need? When difficult things come together at once ‘In their distress’ "My weakness" Burnout ...