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...
잘 지은 호화스러운 집에서 안락하게 사는 죄인들은 ... 잘 지은 호화스러운 집에서 안락하게 사는 죄인들은 해산하는 여인의 고통과 같은 고통이 그들에게 밀어닥칠 때 그들의 신세는 참으로 가련할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 22:23, 현대인의 성경 ).