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...
"너희 이웃집을 탐내지 말아라."
이스라엘 아합 왕은 자기가 살고 있던 궁전 부근에 있는 나봇의 포도원을
탐냈습니다(열왕기상 21:1-2, 현대인의 성경). 다윗 왕은 왕궁 옥상에서 이웃 집 우리아의 아내 밧세바가
목욕하는 광경을 보고 그 여자가 너무 아름다와서 그녀를 탐냈습니다(사무엘하 11:2-4, 현대인의 성경). 출애굽기
20장 17절에 나와있는 십계명의 열 번째 계명이 생각납니다:
“너희 이웃집을 탐내지 말아라. 너희 이웃의 아내나 종이나 소나 나귀나 너희 이웃이 소유한 그 어떤 것도 탐을 내서는 안 된다”(현대인의 성경).
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