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...
교회 안에 있는 부요하고 힘있는 죄인들은 ...
교회 안에 있는 부요하고 힘있는 죄인들은(prosperous and powerful sinners) 하나님을 섬기는 목적이 하나님을 예배하는 것이 아니라 하나님을 마치 성경에 나오는 "바알"처럼 여겨 "하나님"께로 부터 더 많은 경제적인 복과 개인적인 형통을 위해서입니다(참고: 스바냐 1:4-6).
(Iain M. Duguid & Matthew P.
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