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...
‘ 너희들은 평소 때와 마찬가지로 매 주일 내 성전에 올라와 내 말을 듣지만 너희는 내 말대로 실천하지 않고 있다 . 혹시 지금 주님께서 우리에게 이렇게 말씀하고 계시는 것은 아닐까요 ? ‘ 너희들은 평소 때와 마찬가지로 매 주일 내 성전에 올라와 내 말을 듣지만 너희는 내 말대로 실천하지 않고 있다 . 너희는 입으로는 사랑을 말하지만 너희의 마음은 사리 사욕을 채우는 데 급급하다 . 너희가 고운 목소리로 사랑의 노래를 부르며 악기를 잘 다루는 사람으로 밖에 보이지 않는다 . 너희는 내 말을 듣고도 실천하지 않고 있다 ’( 참고 : 에스겔 33:31-32, 현대인의 성경 ).