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...
수명의 한계? 주님께서는 인생의 사는 날과 달 수를 미리 정하시고 아무도 그 이상은 이 세상 (This Age) 에서 더 살지 못하도록 수명의 한계를 정해 놓으셨습니다 ( 욥기 14:5, 현대인의 성경 ). 그러나 주님께서는 예수 그리스도를 믿게 하시므로 구원하신 ( 에베소서 2:8) 하나님의 자녀들을 ( 요한일서 3:1) 다가오는 세상 (Coming Age) 에서 수명의 한계가 없이 영원히 살게 하셨습니다 ( 요한복음 4:14, 공동번역 ).