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...
"인간의 비판도 칭찬도 ... 별 의미가 없는 것입니다." " 인간의 비판도 칭찬도 결국 ' 설익은 판단 '(prejudice) 에 의한 것으로서 별 의미가 없는 것입니다 . 진정으로 중요한 것은 최후의 심판 때 하나님의 심판이고 하나님의 칭찬입니다 . . ... 따라서 복음 선포자들은 교인들의 비판이나 칭찬에 좌우로 흔들리지 말고 , 그리스도의 종들로서 그리스도에게 절대적으로 충실해야 합니다 . 또 교인들은 우리 모두의 심판관은 하나님 , 주 예수 그리스도임을 깨닫고 외모만 보고 판단할 수밖에 없는 우리의 인간적 심판을 삼가야 합니다. " ( 김세윤 ).