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...
나라의 지도자들은 정의를 실현해야 할 사람들인데 ...
나라의 지도자들은 정의를 실현해야 할 사람들인데 만일 그들이 선을 미워하고 악을 좋아하고 있다면 시민들은 얼마나 고통을 당하겠습니까? 교회도 마찬가지입니다. 교회의 지도자들인 가르치는 장로(Teaching
Elder, TE)인 목사와 치리하는 장로(Ruling
Elder, RE)가 선을 미워하고 악을 좋아하므로 정의를 실현하지 않고 있다면 그 교회의 교인들은 얼마나 상처를 입고 고통을 당하겠습니까? 나라나 교회의 문제는 지도자들인 우리입니다(참고: 미가 3:1-3, 현대인의 성경).
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