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...
Model of a Healthy Marriage Relationship “Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior” (Ephesians 5:22-23). In the current era, finding a model of a healthy marriage and family is challenging. Consequently, many Christian young people harbor negative thoughts about marriage. However, the fundamental reason for such negative thoughts stems from the curse resulting from the disobedience of Adam and Eve, the first couple in human history, as described in Genesis. Adam and Eve, who were supposed to be role models, brought destruction to the family by disobeying God's command and succumbing to sin. Nevertheless, Christian couples should realize that they are no longer under that curse. We are followers of Jesus, who becomes the second or last Adam, and we, as “the church,” become His bride. ...