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...
“And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me” “And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king's forest, so he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel by the temple and for the city wall and for the residence I will occupy?" And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests” (Nehemiah 2:8). Do you believe that God is good? Do you believe that a good God will work together for good despite the difficulties and adversity you are facing? (Rom 8:28) Are you experiencing the goodness of God even in the situation you are facing? (Ps. 34:8) Last weekend while my father-in-law was in the hospital, my wife called me and told me what she was thinking. As I listened to her, I couldn't say anything because it was a very difficult situation. At that time, there were words that God the Holy Spirit reminded me of, so I exhor...