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...
(호세아 3:1, 현대인의 성경) "여호와께서 나에게 말씀하셨다. '너는 다시 가서 간음한 네 아내를 사랑하라. 이스라엘 백성이 다른 신을 섬기고 우상에게 제물로 드리는 건포도 빵을 즐겨도 나 여호와가 여전히 그들을 사랑하는 것처럼 너도 네 아내를 사랑하라.'"
아버지 하나님의 마음으로 ...
(1) "여전히" 사랑하며 (호 3:1, 현대인의 성경),
(2) '그럼에도 불구하고' 사랑하며 (참고: 단 3:18),
(3) "끝까지" 사랑하고 싶습니다(요 13:1).
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