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...
오히려 뒷걸음질을 하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 하나님께서는 우리에게 “ 너희는 나에게 순종하라 . 그러면 나는 너희 하나님이 되고 너희는 내 백성이 될 것이다 . 너희는 내가 명령한 길로 행하라 . 그러면 모든 일이 다 잘 될 것이다 ” 라고 말씀하셨으나 우리는 하나님의 말씀을 듣지도 않았고 귀를 기울이지도 않고 우리들의 고집과 악한 생각을 따라 우리들 멋대로 행하고 전진하기보다는 오히려 뒷걸음질을 하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 예레미야 7:23-24, 현대인의 성경 )