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...
분쟁이 없는 교회? 주님의 몸 된 교회의 모든 다양한 지체들은 다 필요합니다 . 몸 가운데 약해 보이는 지체가 오히려 더 필요합니다 . 몸 가운데서 별로 중요하게 생각되지 않는 지체를 더욱 중요하게 여겨야 합니다 . 별로 아름답지 못한 지체를 더욱 아름답게 여겨야 합니다 . 이처럼 하나님께서는 하찮아 보이는 지체를 더욱 귀하게 여기시사 몸의 존화를 이루게 하셨습니다 . 그래서 그리스도의 몸 된 교회 안에서는 분쟁이 없이 오직 여러 지체들이 서로 같이 돌보게 하셨습니다 ( 고린도전서 12:22-25, 현대인의 성경 ).