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 redemption which in in Christ Jesus’ [Romans 3:23-24] Look at Romans 3:23-24: “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.” In Romans 1:19-3:8, “all” can be divided into three groups: (1) The Gentiles (1:19-32), (2) Everyone who passes judgement (2:1) -16), (3) The Jews (2:17-3:8). In conclusion, the Bible says in Romans 3:9-18 that “all” men have sinned. That is why the Bible says, “all have sinned” in Romans 3:23. What, then, is the sin committed by “all,” Gentiles, everyone who passes judgment, or Jews? First, what were the sins o...