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...
교회가 괴로운 처지에 빠진 것이 아닌가요 ? 교회의 예배당이 처량하게 되었고 , 기독교 명절이 되어도 그곳을 찾는 사람이 없고 , 모든 교회의 문들이 적막하게 되었고 , 목사님들은 탄식하며 성도님들은 근심하니 교회가 괴로운 처지에 빠진 것이 아닌가요 ? ( 참고 : 예레미야 애가 1:4, 현대인의 성경 )