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...
“ 빚진 자 ” (2) [ 로마서 8 장 12-17 절 말씀 묵상 ] 빚진 자로서 우리는 어떻게 살아야 하는 것입니까 ? 첫째로 , 성경은 빚진 자는 육신대로 살지 않는다고 교훈해 주고 있습니다 (12 절 ). 한 마디로 , 우리는 빚진 자들로서 죄를 지면서 살아서는 아니 됩니다 . 우리는 ( 그리스도의 ) 영으로써 몸의 행실을 죽이면서 살아가야 합니다 (13 절 ). 우리는 하나님의 영이신 성령님의 인도함을 받아 (14 절 ) 하나님의 종으로서 하나님의 법 ( 계명 ) 에 순종하면서 살아가야 합니다 . 이러한 그리스도인을 가리켜 “ 하나님의 아들이라 ” (14 절 ) 고 성경은 말씀하고 ...