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...
에바브로디도와 같은 사람을 존경하십시오. 에바브로디도처럼 자기가 병든 것을 여러분이 알게 되었다고 걱정하는 사람 , 여러분 모두를 그리워하고 있는 사람 , 여러분이 그를 다시 보게 되면 기뻐할 사람 , 멀리 있는 여러분을 대신해서 나를 도우려고 위험을 무릅쓰고 그리스도의 일을 하다가 죽을 뻔하기까지 한 사람 , 그런 사람을 여러분은 주님 안에서 기쁨으로 맞아들이고 또 그와 같은 사람들을 존경하십시오 ( 빌립보서 2:25-30, 현대인의 성경 ).