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...
주님께서는 “삼가 모든 탐심을 물리치라”고 말씀하고 계십니다(누가복음 12:15). 하나님께서는 욕심을 내는 우리에게 ‘ 만일 이미 내가 너에게 준 것들이 부족하였다면 내가 너에게 더 많은 것을 주었을 것이다 ’ 라고 말씀하고 계십니다 ( 참고 : 사무엘하 12:8, 현대인의 성경 ). 그러나 자족하지 못하고 욕심을 내는 우리의 마음은 하나님께서 이미 내려 주신 축복들로 만족하지 못하기에 십계명을 어기고 우리 이웃이 소유한 것을 탐냅니다 ( 출애굽기 20:17, 현대인의 성경 ). 이러한 우리에게 주님께서는 “ 삼가 모든 탐심을 물리치라 ” 고 말씀하고 계십니다 ( 누가복음 12:15).