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...
God’s presence [Acts 7:30-35] 1. When we are in distress, we must seek God's presence. God descended amidst the burning bush on Mount Sinai, which was covered in thorns. Considering that the word "thorn" is mentioned twice, it implies that God is not indifferent to our suffering, but rather, He sees our distress and hears our cries. Therefore, He comes down to rescue us. 2. Those who seek God's presence will hear His voice. When Moses approached the burning bush in the wilderness of Mount Sinai, he heard the voice of the Lord. We should always seek God's presence, especially when we are in distress. Therefore, we should draw closer to the Lord and seek to hear His voic...