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...
입술로만 주님을 존경하고 마음은 주님에게서 멀리 떠나 있는 위선자들은 ... 입술로만 주님을 존경하고 마음은 주님에게서 멀리 떠나 있는 ( 마태복음 15:8, 현대인의 성경 ) 위선자들은 주님의 종을 통하여 올바른 길을 가르침 받아도 믿지 않을 뿐만 아니라 그들은 자신들이 죄인으로 여기고 취급하는 세리와 창녀같은 사람들이 그 가르침을 받고 믿는 것을 보고도 끝내 뉘우치지 않고 주님을 믿지 않습니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 21:32, 현대인의 성경 ).