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...
왜 사탄이 우리를 막을까요? 사도 바울은 데살로니가 교회 성도들의 얼굴 보기를 열정으로 더욱 힘썼습니다 ( 살전 2:17). 그러나 사탄이 바울을 막았습니다 (18 절 ). 그 이유가 무엇일까요 ? 어쩌면 그 이유는 바울을 통하여 말씀을 듣고 기쁨으로 받았던 데살로니가 교회 성도들로 하여금 (1:6) 핍박과 고난을 당하고 있었을 때 (2:14) 온전히 결실하지 못하고 , 주님을 배반하여 , 구원을 얻지 못하게 하려는 것이 아니였을까 생각합니다 ( 눅 8:12-14).