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...
우리는 어떤 탐욕에도 빠져들지 않도록 조심해야 합니다.
아합 왕은 하나님의 명령에 순종하는 신실한 나봇의 말을 듣고 기분이
나빠 시무룩한 채 왕궁으로 돌아가서 자기 침대에 누워 얼굴을 돌리고 아무것도 먹지 않았습니다(열왕기상 21:3-4, 현대인의 성경). 이렇게 탐심을 품은 자는 하나님의 명령에 신실하게 순종하는
그리스도인으로 인해서도 자기가 원하는 것을 그에게 얻지 못하므로 기분 나빠 할 수 있습니다. 그러므로 우리는 어떤 탐욕에도 빠져들지 않도록 조심해야 합니다(누가복음 12:15, 공동번역).
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