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...
자기 이익만 추구하는 몰지각한 목자들은 아닌지요 ? 혹시 교회의 지도자들은 다 소경이요 누워서 꿈이나 꾸고 잠자기를 좋아하며 무지하여 짖지 못하는 벙어리 개와 같으며 또한 욕심꾸러기 개처럼 만족할 줄 모르며 수단과 방법을 가리지 않고 자기 이익만 추구하는 몰지각한 목자들은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 이사야 56:10-11, 현대인의 성경 )