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...
‘너희가 목사들을 세웠으나 내 승낙 없이 제멋대로 세웠다’? 혹시 지금 주님께서 주님의 교회인 우리에게 ‘ 너희가 목사들을 세웠으나 내 승낙 없이 제멋대로 세웠다 ’ 라고 말씀하고 계시는 것은 아닐까요 ? ( 참고 : 호세아 8:4, 현대인의 성경 )