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...
참된 목자와 그의 양떼 " 하나님의 진리로 꾸준히 자신의 양떼를 목양하는 목자는 해를 거듭할수록 건강하고 성숙한 신자들을 길러내고 , 사람들은 믿음으로 기꺼이 하나님께로 나아와 하나님을 신뢰하는 가운데 큰 꿈을 꾼다 . 그와 같은 양떼 사이에선 , 화목이 넘치고 , 서로를 돌아볼 줄 아는 공동체가 형성되며 , 웃음이 끊이지 않고 , 감정의 상처들이 어루만져지며 , 평강이 무르익는다 " ( 찰스 스윈돌 ). [ 빌 로렌스 , " 주님의 양을 치라 "].