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...
Day 30: Romans 7:4-6 A life bearing fruit of God In Romans 7:4-6, Paul explains to the saints in Rome about two types of fruit. The first fruit is for death (Rom. 7:5), representing the fruit we bore while living as slaves to sin before believing in Jesus. We lived producing fruit for death, walking in disobedience and lawlessness. This life under the law is what Paul refers to as living "under the law" (6:15). This life is living in the lusts of impurity (1:24), driven by shameful desires, not living in the proper and natural way but contrary to it (v. 26), doing things that are not fitting before God. The second fruit is for God. This fruit is holiness, and the end of holiness is eternal life (6:22). If we truly believe in Jesus, we must strive to live a holy life. Holiness is living a life set apart for God, and the ultimate result of holiness is eternal life. We have ...