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...
Conclusion The grace that God has given us is that we have been justified by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ by the preaching of the gospel through the servants of Jesus Christ. In other words, we have been justified only by believing in Jesus. Now we are those who are in Christ Jesus. Therefore, we are no longer under God's wrath and God's judgment, but in God's inseparable love. And that inseparable love of God has been poured into our hearts. Therefore, we have become those who love God. Also, we have become lovers of one another. We have become people who accept each other. Also, because we share, we have become people who care for each other. In other words, we have become the Lord's community of love. If we have received forgiveness of sins through the death of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross, we are credited to God for righteousness through His resurrection. Therefo...