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...
믿지 않을 때에 모르고 한 짓 원정까지 와서 군중들을 선동하며 소란을 피우는 예수 그리스도의 복음과 복음 전파자의 대적자들의 열심을 생각할 때 사울이 생각났습니다 ( 사도행전 17:13). 사울은 교회를 열심으로 박해를 했었는데 그것은 그가 예수 그리스도를 믿지 않을 때에 모르고 한 짓이었습니다 ( 빌립보서 3:6; 디모데전서 1:13, 현대인의 성경 ). 십자가상에서의 예수님의 기도가 생각납니다 : " ' 아버지 , 저 사람들을 용서해 주십시오 . 저들은 자기들이 하는 일을 모르고 있습니다 "( 누가복음 23:34, 현대인의 성경 ).