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...
Offensive or Joy? (불쾌합니까 아니면 기쁨니까?) The Gospel of Jesus Christ is offensive to some because it reveals their sins. But to us the Gospel is overflowing joy because our revealed sins are forgiven by His death on the cross. 어떤 사람들에게는 예수 그리스도의 복음이 불쾌합니다 . 그 이유는 그 복음이 그들의 죄를 들춰내기 때문입니다 . 그러나 우리에게는 예수 그리스도의 복음은 넘치는 기쁨입니다 . 그 이유는 들춰진 우리의 모든 죄가 예수 그리스도의 십자가의 죽으심으로 사함을 받았기 때문입니다 .