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...
지나치게 조직화 되어가는 교회 교회가 지나치게 조직화 될 때 숨막힐 수가 있습니다 . 너무 조직회 되어서 기계적일 때 교회는 생동력있게 움직일 수가 없습니다 . 교회는 조직 (Organization) 이지만 동시에 교회는 유기체 (Organism) 입니다 . 이 긴장 (tension) 속에서 균형 (balance) 을 이루어 나가야 합니다 . The church is both organism and organization. There is tension between them. And there should be balanced between them. But it seems to me the church is geared more toward organization. Thus we feel like church is a company. There is no vitality!