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...
여러 가지 시련으로 잠시 근심할 수밖에 없으나 ... 우리가 여러 가지 시련으로 잠시 근심할 수밖에 없으나 그래도 크게 기뻐하고 있는 이유는 시련을 겪은 순수한 믿음은 불로 연단하여도 없어질 금보다 귀하여 예수 그리스도께서 다시 오실 때 칭찬과 영광과 존귀를 받게 될 것이기 때문입니다 ( 베드로전서 1:6-7, 현대인의 성경 ).