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...
우리에게 좋은 시절은 다 지나가고 우리의 희망도 사라졌으며 우리의 마음의 소원도 좌절되고 말았을 때에도 ... 우리에게 좋은 시절은 다 지나가고 우리의 희망도 사라졌으며 우리의 마음의 소원도 좌절되고 말았을 때에도 ( 욥기 17:11, 현대인의 성경 ) 우리는 주님이 우리의 소망인줄 믿고 ( 시편 71:5) 의지하여 더욱더 주님을 갈망해야 합니다 ( 시편 42:1, 현대인의 성경 ). 오직 주님을 소망으로 삼는 사람은 새 힘을 얻을 것입니다 ( 이사야 40:31, 새번역 ).