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...
결코 빈손으로 돌아가게 하지 않으시고 오히려 넘치도록 축복해 주실 것입니다. 비록 우리가 이 세상을 떠날 때에는 빈손으로 떠나겠지만 ( 전도서 5:15, 공동번역 ) 그러나 적어도 이 땅에 사는 동안에 사람들이 ( 심지어 사랑하는 식구가 ) 우리를 빈손으로 돌려보내려고 한다 할지라도 하나님께서는 우리가 시련을 당하며 수고하는 것을 보시고 결코 빈손으로 돌아가게 하지 않으시고 오히려 넘치도록 축복해 주실 것입니다 ( 참고 : 창세기 31:42-43, 현대인의 성경 ).