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 말씀에 대한 기초적인 원리를 다시 배워야 할 형편에 놓인 성도님들이 얼마나 많을까요 ? 지금 교회 안에 성경을 가르치는 선생이 되어야 할 터인데도 오히려 하나님의 말씀에 대한 기초적인 원리를 다시 배워야 할 형편에 놓인 성도님들이 얼마나 많을까요 ? 지금쯤이면 더 이상 의의 말씀에 익숙하지 못한 어린 아이처럼 젖을 먹지 않고 지각을 사용하여 계속 훈련함으로써 선과 악을 분별하는 어른처럼 단단한 음식을 먹어야 할텐데 말입니다 ( 히브리서 5:12-14, 현대인의 성경 ).