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...
나는 이 낯선 땅에서 나그네처럼 생활을 하고 있습니다. 나도 아브라함처럼 하나님께서 설계하여 세우신 견고한 하늘의 도성을 바라고 있기에 나는 이 낯선 땅에서 믿음으로 나그네처럼 생활을 하고 있습니다 ( 참고 : 히브리서 11:9-10, 현대인의 성경 ).