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...
“If God is for us” (8) [Romans 8:31-34] Look at Romans 8:34 – “… Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” The phrase “who died – more than that” here refers to the death of Jesus Christ (v. 34). Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3). Also, the word “was raised” here refers to the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:34). Jesus Christ rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:4). The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are like the heads and tails of the same coin. In other words, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are inseparable. Without the death of Jesus there is no resurrection of Jesus, and without the resurrection of Jesus there is no ...