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...
천국과 같은 공동체 (heavenly community) 천국과 같은 공동체(heavenly community)는 예수님의 이중계명(Jesus' twofold commandment)대로 하나님을 마음과 목숨과 뜻을 다하여 사랑하면서 이웃을 자신 같이 사랑하는 형제, 자매들이 한 마음과 한 뜻으로 주님 안에서의 참된 교제(true fellowship)를 나누면서 성령님이 하나 되게 하신 것(the unity of the Spirit)을 힘써 지킵니다 (마태복음 22:37, 39; 사도행전 2:42-47; 고린도전서 1:10; 에베소서 4:3).