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...
"만왕의 왕"이신데 "유대인의 왕"이라고 ...
"만왕의 왕"이신 예수님께서(계시록 17:14) 십자가에 못박혀 죽으셨을 때 "유대인의 왕"이라고 기록된 폐가 십자가 위에 붙어 있었습니다(요19:19). 만왕의 왕이신 예수님께서 마굿간 구유에 태어나셨다는 사실도(눅2:7) 우리의 이성으로는 이해가 안되는데 유대인의 관점에서 신성모독 죄로(요10:33) 저주의 나무인 십자가에 달리셨을(신21:23; 갈3:13) 때 빌라도가 "유대인의 왕"이라는 폐를 십자가에 붙히게 했다는 사실도 참 이해가 안됩니다. 측량할 수 없는 주님의 구원의 사랑입니다.
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