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...
지혜롭게 행한다는 것? 세상 사람들이 지혜롭게 행한다는 것은 두려움 가운데서 자기들에게 위협이 된다고 생각하는 사람들에게 " 무거운 짐을 지워 괴롭게 " 하되 " 일을 엄하게 시켜 어려운 노동으로 그들의 생활을 괴롭게 할 뿐만 아니라 그들을 학대까지 합니다 ( 출 1:10-14). 그러나 하나님을 두려워하며 경외하는 하나님의 사람들은 하나님의 말씀을 순종하고 세상 사람들의 말은 불순종합니다 (17, 21 절 ). 이러한 자들에게 하나님은 은혜를 베푸시고 그들의 집안을 흥하게 하십니다 (20, 22 절 ).