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...
나를 위하시는 하나님
하나님께서 얼마나 "나를 위하여"(삼상 22:3) 이 모든 일들을 주시던지 아니면 허락하시는지 ... 자기를 죽이려는 사울 왕으로부터 도망다녔던 다윗이나, 하나님의 명령에 불순종했던 요나나, 인생의 쓴 맛을 본 나오미가, 마음이 슬펐던 한나나, 두려워했던 기드온이나 ... 등등 ...
이 모든 인물들이 나오는 성경 말씀을 묵상하면서 결론적으로 성경 로마서 8장 32절 말씀이 생각났다: "자기 아들을 아끼지 아니하시고 우리 모든 사람을 위하여 내주신 이가 어찌 그 아들과 함께 모든 것을 우리에게 주시지 아니하겠느냐."
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