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...
"말씀은 침묵으로 이끌고 침묵은 말씀으로 이끈다. 말씀은 침묵 안에서 태어나고 침묵은 말씀에 대한 가장 깊은 반응이다.” “침묵 속에 들어가 세상의 시끄럽고 귀찮은 잡다한 음성을 따돌리고 ‘너는 내 사랑하는 자녀요 내 기뻐하는 자라’는 작고 친밀한 음성을 가려듣기란 쉽지 않다. 그럼에도 과감히 고독을 끌어안고 침묵을 벗 삼는다면 우리는 그 음성을 알게 된다”(헨리 나우웬). https://youtu.be/Bg8-0H2UvWc?si=bUI9lPzXd_EXJvyC