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...
나의 무능력함과 무기력함 우리 그리스도인들이 좀 뼈져리게 느끼곤 하는 우리 자신의 무능력함이나 무기력함은 지극히 당연하고 자연스러운 것이라 생각합니다 . 그 이유는 전능하신 하나님께서 이 세상에서 우리 같이 무능력함과 무기력함을 좀 뼈져리게 느끼는 자들을 통해서 하나님의 주권적인 뜻을 이루시기 때문입니다 . 이러한 하나님의 방법은 우리의 이성으로는 이해가 잘 안되고 또한 받아들이기가 어려울 수 밖에 없습니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )