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...
"강단에 선 목회자들을 향한 성도들의 가장 일반적인 불평이 무엇인 줄 아십니까? 바로 목회자들이 하나님의 말씀 보다, 은밀히 기도하는 것보다, 경건한 삶을 사는 것보다, 그리고 성경을 강해하는 것보다 프로그램이나 전략이나 성도의 수에 더 관심을 보이는 것입니다." (폴 워셔, "은혜의 수단")