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...
"내가 잠시 너를 버렸으나 큰 사랑으로 다시 너를 맞이하겠다." 젊어서 결혼하여 남편에게 버림을 받아 마음에 근심하는 아내를 다시 맞이하듯 주님께서는 우리를 부르시고 우리에게 이렇게 말씀하십니다 : “ 내가 잠시 너를 버렸으나 큰 사랑으로 다시 너를 맞이하겠다 . 내가 잠시 분노하여 너를 외면했으나 영원한 자비로 너를 불쌍히 여기겠다 ”( 참고 : 이사야 54:6-8, 현대인의 성경 ).