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...
말씀만하셨어도 되었는데 오직 말씀이신 예수님으로!
말씀으로 천지를 창조하신 성부 하나님(창세기 1장)께서는 불순종과 죄 때문에 영적으로 죽었던 우리들(에베소서 2:1, 현대인의 성경)을 그저 '다시 살아나라'(거듭나라! 중생하라!)고 말씀만 하셨어도(참고: 마태복음 8:8, 현대인의 성경) 우리가 영적으로 다시 살아나(거듭나, 중생하여) 영원한 생명을 주실 수 있으셨음에도 불구하고 말씀이신 독생자 예수 그리스도(요한복음 1:1)를 이 땅에 보내시고 결국 십자가에 죽게하시므로 우리를 다시 살리시고 우리에게 영원한 생명을 주셨습니다.
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