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...
“ 악한 자가 잘되고 정직하지 못한 자가 성공하는 것이 무슨 이유입니까 ?” 예레미야 선지자처럼 우리는 주님께 한 가지 물어보고 싶은 것이 있을 수 있습니다 : “ 악한 자가 잘되고 정직하지 못한 자가 성공하는 것이 무슨 이유입니까 ?” ( 참고 : 예레미야 12:1, 현대인의 성경 ) 또한 우리는 시편 기자처럼 이렇게 질문할 수도 있을 것입니다 : ‘ 주님 , 어떻게 악한 사람들이 잘 되고 있는 것인가요 ? 어떻게 그들은 일평생 아무런 고통도 없이 건강하게 지내며 , 언제나 편안한 생활을 하고 그들의 재산을 날로 늘어만 가는 것인가요 ?’ ( 참고 : 시편 73:3-4, 12, 현대인의 성경 )