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...
하나님의 계명과 관련이 없는 ... 하나님의 계명과 관련이 없는 사람들이 만든 많은 전통적인 법들을 잘 지키는 것은 하나님을 헛되이 예배하는 것이요 , 자기 의 (self-righteousness) 로 말미암아 자기 공로의식 속에서 자기 영광을 추구할 위험이 참 많습니다 ( 마가복음 7:4, 7, 현대인의 성경 ).