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...
주님은 우리에게도 철저하게 참으시는 인내를 보여주시고 계십니다. 우리 주님은 믿음이 없고 비뚤어진 우리 세대를 향하여 “ 너희를 보고 내가 언제까지 참아야 하겠느냐 ?” 하고 말씀하고 계십니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 17:17, 현대인의 성경 ). 그 주님께서 마치 사울 ( 바울 ) 에게 철저하게 참으시는 인내를 보이신 것처럼 우리에게도 철저하게 참으시는 인내를 보여주시고 계십니다 ( 참고 : 디모데전서 1:16, 현대인의 성경 ).