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 자기 양떼를 구출하듯 ... 목자가 자기 양떼를 구출하듯 하나님께서는 자기 자녀들인 우리를 구원하실 것이므로 우리가 면류관의 보석처럼 하나님의 나라에서 빛날 것입니다 . 그 때 우리의 매력과 아름다움이 얼마나 크겠습니까 ! ( 참고 : 스가랴 9:16-17, 현대인의 성경 ).