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What Is Biblical Mission?

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...
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일편단심의 헌신의 삶

 "많은 개종자들이 잠시 열정적으로 달아올랐다가 이내 탈진하려 세상에서의 일상적인 예전 삶으로 돌아가 버리곤 한다.  그들은 위한과 안전을 선택하고 별 고생 없는 삶을 살아간다.  하지만 바울의 역전된 삶(박해자에서 기독교를 목숨 걸고 전하는 급진적인 전도자로서)의 불은 까지지 않았다.  그가 사랑하기에 이른 한 사람에 대의, 즉 예수 그리스도와 은혜로 받은 구원을 향한 일편단심의 헌신의 삶은 놀랍기 그지없다."


(존 파이퍼, "내가 바울을 사랑하는 30가지 이유")

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