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...
믿음으로 잠잠히 하나님의 불과 같은 말씀을 기다려야 ...
이스라엘 백성의 눈에는 시내 산 꼭대기에 머물러 있는 하나님의 영광의
광채가 무섭게 타오르는 불처럼 보였는데 모세는 구름이 뒤덮인 그 산에 올라가서 6일 동안 하나님 앞에 잠잠히 머물러 있었습니다. 7일째 되는 날에야 하나님께서 구름 가운데서 모세를 부르셨습니다(출애굽기 24:15-18, 현대인의 성경). 이 말씀을 묵상할 때 하나님의 종은 겸손히 영광의 하나님
앞에 나아가 믿음으로 잠잠히 하나님의 불과 같은 말씀(예레미야 23:19)을 기다려야 한다는 생각이 듭니다.
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