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...
All the men who volunteered [Nehemiah 11:1-2] Do you know where the term "volunteer" originated? In the Western world, it started being used to refer to support soldiers who volunteered for military service during World War I, and from there, the term evolved to encompass modern volunteerism. Today, it not only pertains to activities in social welfare but has spread to various areas including transportation, environment, crime, and community issues. Therefore, when we say "volunteers," we refer to people who willingly take action to create a better community. Volunteerism possesses three key characteristics (Internet): (1) The first characteristic is "voluntarism": "How can I not do this?" Voluntarism emphasizes taking action based on individual free will and agency. Especially in today's highly specialized society, it requires individuals to proactively add...