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 we do not know what to do “O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you” (2 Chronicles 20:12). I sometimes do not know what to do. Actually, it seems that more and more I don’t know what to do. When I immigrated to America at the age of twelve, I didn’t even know any English alphabet. But when I went to school, a teacher said to all the class that there would be test next day, memorizing twenty English words. I didn’t know what to do. I cried that night and barely memorized all twenty English words. Next day I went to school and tried to take the exam, but the teacher said I don’t need to take the test because I came yesterday. I couldn’t believe it. I still remember I couldn’t adapt to American culture when I was adolescent. In addition...