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...
The result of justification (3): Rejoice in the hope of the glory of God ”through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:2) The Bible Romans 5:2 says, “… And we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” The third result of justification is that we rejoice in hope of the glory of God (v. 2). What is the glory of God here? First, let us consider the glory of God that has already been revealed. The Bible Romans 5:1-2 speaks of the three glory of God. When we fell short of the glory of God because of our sins (3:23), we were justified by faith through our ...