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...
우리가 좋아하는 세상 나무? 만일 우리가 우리를 구원하고 보호하는 튼튼한 반석 같은 하나님을 잊어버리고 우리가 좋아하는 세상 나무를 이식하고 세상 사람들의 포도나무를 심어 바로 그 날 아침에 그것이 싹이 나서 꽃이 피고 잘 자랄지라도 우리는 그 열매를 거두지 못할 것이며 우리에게는 슬픔과 고통만 있을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 17:10-11, 현대인의 성경 ).