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...
모이고 흩어지는 교회 교회는 모이기를 중단하지 말고 서로 격려하여 주님이 오실 날이 가까올수록 더욱 모이는 일에 힘을 써야 하지만 ( 히브리서 10:25, 현대인의 성경 ) 동시에 교회는 심지어 큰 박해를 통해서라도 흩어져서 가는 곳마다 복음의 말씀을 전해야 합니다 ( 사도행전 8:1, 4).