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...
갑자기 처음으로 든 생각입니다 . 갑자기 처음으로 든 생각입니다 . 왜 삼손이 자기 부모와 함께 딤나로 내려가던 중 딤나의 포도원에 이르렀을 때 갑자기 젊은 사자 한 마리가 그를 보고 으르렁거리며 달려 나왔을까요 ? (사사기 14:5, 현대인의 성경) 혹시 하나님께서는 삼손이 딤나로 내려가서 이방 민족이 블레셋 여자와 결혼하려는 것을 막으려고 하셨던 것은 아니었을까요 ? 적어도 하나님께서는 삼손에게 블레셋 여자와 결혼하는 것이 하나님의 직접적인 뜻 (directive will) 이 아니라는 것을 알려주시려고 했던 것은 아닐까요 ?