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...
마음은 이미 더럽혀져 있음에도 불구하고 ... 유월절 어린양이신 예수님을 죽이려고 하는 유대인 지도자들은 자신들이 더럽혀지지 않고 유월절 음식을 먹으려고 로마 총독의 관저 안으로 들어가지 않았습니다 ( 요한복음 18:28, 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 예수님을 알지 못하고 믿는 않는 무지와 불신의 마음은 이미 더럽혀져 있음에도 불구하고 교회 안에서는 바리새인들처럼 외식하여 사람들 보기에 겉모양을 깨끗게 하고자 애쓰고 있습니다 .