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...
"실로암" 날 때부터 소경 된 사람은 예수님의 말씀대로 " 실로암 ( 번역하면 보냄을 받았다는 뜻 )" 으로 가서 씻었습니다 . 성경은 " 그래서 소경은 가서 씻고 눈을 뜨고 돌아왔다 " 고 말씀하고 있는데 앞을 못보는 그가 실로암까지 갔었을 때와 눈을 뜨게 되어 돌아왔었을 때의 마음은 어떠했었을까요 ? ( 요한복음 9:7, 현대인의 성경 ) 보냄을 받은 우리는 우리를 보내신 주님의 말씀을 보이는 것으로 순종하지 않고 믿음으로 순종합니다 ( 고린도후서 5:7, 현대인의 성경 ). " 눈물로 씨를 뿌리는 자는 기쁨으로 거두리라 "( 시편 126:5, 현대인의 성경 )