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...
우리는 주님을 수종 드는 자들입니다. 요셉은 억울하게 누명을 쓰고 왕의 죄수를 가두는 옥에 갇혀 있었을 때에도 ( 창세기 39:6-20) 바로 왕의 술 맡은 관원장과 떡 굽는 관원장을 수종 들었습니다 (40:1-4). 우리는 어떠한 상황에 놓여있다 할지라도 주님을 수종 드는 자들입니다 . 그리고 주님을 수종 들듯이 우리 이웃을 수종 들어야 합니다 .