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...
"그러므로 하나님께서 짝지어 주신 것을 사람이 나누지 못할 것이다”하고 말씀하셨는데 ... 예수님께서는 분명히 “ 너희는 사람을 창조하신 분이 처음에 남자와 여자를 만드시고 그러므로 남자가 부모를 떠나 자기 아내와 합하여 두 사람이 한 몸이 될 것이다 라고 하신 말씀을 읽지 못하였느냐 ? 그렇게 되면 두 몸이 아니라 한 몸이다 . 그러므로 하나님께서 짝지어 주신 것을 사람이 나누지 못할 것이다 ” 하고 말씀하셨는데 혹시 우리는 바리새인들처럼 “ 구실만 있으면 남편이 아내를 버려도 좋습니까 ?” 하고 예수님에게 마음 속으로 물으면서 예수님을 시험하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 마태복음 19:3-6, 현대인의 성경 )