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...
예수님께서 이 세상에 다시 오실 때에도 ... 지혜로운 아비가일이 다윗을 맞으러 나가지 않았더라면 “ 나발의 집안 사람 중 내일 아침까지 살아남을 자는 한 사람도 없을 ” 뻔 했을 정도였는데 그녀가 집으로 돌아왔을 때 그녀의 남편 나발은 큰 잔치를 벌여 놓고 술을 잔뜩 먹고 취해 있었습니다 ( 사무엘상 25:34, 36, 현대인의 성경 ). 예수님께서 이 세상에 다시 오실 때에도 “ 홍수 전에 노아가 방주에 들어가던 날까지 사람들이 먹고 마시고 장가 들고 시집 가고 있으면서 홍수가 나서 그들을 다 멸하기까지 깨닫지 못 ” 했던 것과 같은 것이라는 말씀이 생각납니다 ( 마태복음 24:38-39).