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...
주님께서 칭찬해 주는 사람입니다. 우리는 다른 사람이 우리를 칭찬하게 할망정 우리 자신의 입으로는 우리를 칭찬하지 말아야 합니다 ( 잠언 27:2, 현대인의 성경 ). 주님이 인정하는 사람은 자기 자신을 칭찬하는 사람이 아니라 주님께서 칭찬해 주는 사람입니다 ( 고린도후서 10:18, 현대인의 성경 ). 죄가 있어서 벌을 받고 참으면 무슨 자랑거리가 되겠습니까 ? 그러나 선한 일을 하다가 고난을 받고 참으면 이것은 하나님 앞에서 칭찬을 받을 만한 일입니다 ”( 베드로전서 2:20, 현대인의 성경 ).