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...
"성경이 하나님의 참된 말씀이고, 권위 있는 말씀이며, 충족한 말씀이라고 믿는다면 그것을 우리 자신과 다른 사람들의 삶에 적용하려는 노력을 기울여야 마땅하다. ... 결국 가장 중요한 것은 하나님의 말씀을 은혜롭게 전하는 것, 곧 기도하는 마음으로 말씀을 다른 사람들의 삶에 적용하는 것이다." (제이슨 앨런, "오직 성경으로!" in "종교개혁의 5가지 원리")