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...
바람을 잡으려는 것 같은 수고가 무슨 유익이 있겠습니까 ? 사람은 태어날 때 벌거숭이로 나왔으니 아무리 수고하여 얻은 것이라 할지라도 이 세상을 떠날 때에는 아무것도 가져가지 못할 것입니다 . 이 어찌 슬픈 일이 아니겠습니까 ! 사람은 온 그대로 떠날 수밖에 없으니 바람을 잡으려는 것 같은 수고가 무슨 유익이 있겠습니까 ? ( 전도서 5:15-16, 현대인의 성경 )