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...
“나사렛 예수님이 지나가신다”(눅18:37)하는 말을 듣고 소경 거지 바디매오는 큰 소리로 “다윗의 후손 예수님(주님), 저를 불쌍히 여겨 주십시오”하고
외쳤다(막10:47; 눅18:37-38)는 말씀을 묵상할 때 첫째로 드는 생각은 갈급한 사람에게 우리는 “예수님”을 소개해야(전해야)한다는 교훈입니다.
둘째로 드는 생각은 지금 저의 심정도 ‘주님, 저를 불쌍히 여겨 주십시오’라는 것입니다. 세리(세무원)의 기도가 자꾸만 생각납니다:
“세리는 멀리 서서 감히 눈을 들어 하늘을 쳐다보지도 못하고 다만 가슴을 치며 이르되 하나님이여 불쌍히 여기소서
나는 죄인이로소이다 하였느니라”(눅18:13).
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