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...
도무지 믿기지 않는 일이 일어난 것입니다 . 예수님의 제자들을 죽이던 사울이 예루살렘에 가서 예수님의 제자들과 사귀려고 했을 때 그들은 사울이 예수님의 제자가 된 것을 믿지 않고 모두 그를 두려워했습니다(사도행전 9:26, 현대인의 성경) . 도무지 믿기지 않는 일이 일어난 것입니다 . 어떻게 사울과 같은 사람이 예수님의 제자가 되었다는 사실을 믿을 수 있었겠습니까 ? 우리가 생각하기엔 ' 저 사람은 절대 / 결코 예수님을 믿고 예수님의 제자가 될 사람이 아니다 ' 라는 사람조차도 주님은 충분히 변화시키실 수 있으십니다 .