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...
“주님 , 주님 , 문을 열어 주십시오 ! ” 결혼 잔치의 문이 닫히고 나서야 온 미련한 다섯 처녀들은 “주님 , 주님 , 문을 열어 주십시오 ! ”하고 부르짖었지만 신랑은 “내가 분명히 말하지만 나는 너희를 전혀 알지 못한다”하고 대답하였습니다 ( 마태복음 25:11-12, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 이 말씀을 묵상할 때 마태복음 7 장 21 절 새번역 말씀이 생각났습니다 : “ " 나더러 ' 주님 , 주님 ' 하는 사람이라고 해서 , 다 하늘 나라에 들어가는 것이 아니다 . 하늘에 계신 내 아버지의 뜻을 행하는 사람이라야 들어간다 . ” 우리는 신랑되신 예수님의 재림을 깨어 있으면서 준비해야 합니다 !