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...
모두 자기 일은 열심히 하면서도 그리스도 예수님의 일에는 관심이 없을 때 ... 모두 자기 일은 열심히 하면서도 그리스도 예수님의 일에는 관심이 없을 때 디모데와 같이 훌륭한 인품을 가지고 여러분의 사정을 진실히 생각하는 사람 한 사람이라도 여러분 주위에 있으면 다행입니다 ( 빌립보서 2:20-22, 현대인의 성경 ).