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...
목자가 양떼를 우리로 모으듯이 ... 목자가 양떼를 우리로 모으듯이 선한 목자이신 주님께서는 아직 주님의 교회 안에 들어오지 않고 있는 하나님께서 사랑하사 창세 전에 선택하신 “ 남은 자들 ” 을 반드시 모아 주님의 교회 안으로 들어오게 하실 것입니다 . 그 때에는 목장에 양떼가 가득한 것처럼 주님의 교회 안에는 수많은 하나님의 사람들로 붐빌 것입니다 . 주님께서는 선두에 스셔서 그들을 죄로 더럽혀진 이 세상에서 인도해 내시사 영원한 하늘 나라로 인도하실 것입니다 ( 참고 : 미가 2:12-13, 현대인의 성경 ).