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...
A respected person [Acts 5:33-42] In South Dakota, USA, there is a landmark called ‘Mount Rushmore.' It features the faces of former U.S. presidents such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt carved into a massive 18-meter cliff, revered by the American people. Recently, there was a survey asking, ‘If you were to carve the face of a person you admire on Mount Rushmore, whose face would you choose?’ The top choice among college students was Martin Luther King Jr. The U.S. annually selects a respected figure through surveys. Jesus has consistently been the undisputed first choice. Following Jesus, it used to be Abraham Lincoln. However, this year, Martin Luther King Jr. has become the second choice after Jesus. The youth of America have chosen to admire black civil rights activist over Hollywood stars or popular singers. Why di...