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...
We are under obligation [Romans 8:12-13] Look at Romans 8:12-13: “So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh-- for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” The Bible says that we are under obligation (v. 12). All mankind is under obligation. People of the past, people of the present, and people of the future are all under obligation. It is one of two things: one who is under obligation to the body or one who is under obligation to the Spirit. All descendants of Adam are under obligation to the flesh. We too were under obligation to the flesh until we were born again by God (before we were regenerated) (1 Jn. 5:1, 4). How do those who are under ...