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...
왜 우리 그리스도인들이 믿지 않는 사람들보다 더 나쁘게 행하고 있는 것일까요? 왜 우리 그리스도인들이 세상에서 빛과 소금의 역할을 하지 못할망정 오히려 믿지 않는 사람들보다 더 나쁘게 행하고 있는 것일까요 ? 그 원인이 뭘까 생각해 볼 때 저는 그 원인중에 하나가 바로 디도서 2 장 1 절에서 말씀하고 있듯이 우리 그리스도인들이 “바른 교훈” (sound doctrine) 을 잘 배우지 못해서라고 생각합니다 . 그 결과 우리는 지금 “바른 말” (sound in speech) 을 하지 못하고 있고 (8 절 ) 더 나아가서 ' 바른 삶 '(sound in life) 을 살아드리지 못하고 있습니다 .