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...
하나님으로부터 거듭난 자의 삶의 증거는?
하나님으로부터 거듭난 자(born of God), 중생한 자, 새롭게 태어난 자, 새 피조물이 된 자의 삶의 증거(evidence)는 거듭나게 하신 하나님을 사랑하고, 하나님께서 거듭나게 하신 주님 안에서 형제, 자매를 사랑하는 것입니다(요한일서 5:1).
이 사도 요한의 요한일서 5장 1절 말씀은 예수님의 마태복음 22장 37,39절의 이중계명 말씀과 유사합니다. 한 마디로, 하나님으로부터 새롭게 태어난 자는 예수님의 이중계명(Jesus' twofold commandment)을 순종합니다.
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