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...
"Charis"(헬라어로 "은혜"라는 뜻)
"Charis(A Greek work that
means "grace") is defined as 'the merciful kindness of God, exerting
his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens,
increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to
the exercise of Christian virtues."
[Thayer's Lexicon in "Your BLUEPRINT for LIFE" by Michael Kendrick]
이 'Charis"란 이름은 제가 첫째 딸에게 지어준 이름입니다. 약 23년 전 제 품안에서 잠들었습니다. 아기의 뼛가루를 뿌리고 돌아오면서 하나님의 크신 은혜와 사랑을 경험했습니다. 그 죽은 아기 후로 Dillon('신실하고 진실하라'는 뜻), 예리(성경에 요셉의 둘쨰 아들인 에브라임의 이름 뜻(두배로 풍성)을 생각하면서 지어줬음), 그리고 막둥이 딸에게 죽은 첫째 아기 이름과 같은 이름을 spelling만 다르게 해서 져줬음: Karis.
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