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...
대장암 말기로 4년 동안 투병중에 있는 사랑하는 사촌 여동생 수정이가 아마 '하나님의 때를 기다립니다'라고 말했나 봅니다. 그 의미가 무엇인지 저는 잘 모르지만 주님은 아시는 줄 믿습니다(욥기 23:10상).
요즘 욥기서를 계속 묵상하고 설교하고 있습니다. 고통 중에 있는 하나님이 사랑하시는 형제, 자매들에게 조금이나마 말씀으로 힘주시길 기원합니다.
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