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...
우리 안에 잔존하는 죄 "아무리 성화 되어도, 이 땅을 살아가는 그리스도인 안에는 잔존하는 죄가 있습니다. 그 죄는 예수 그리스도를 추구하는 경건한 삶의 몸부림 속에서 수많은 죄 죽임의 칼날을 피하고 살아남은 교묘한 죄입니다. 그 죄는 우리가 잠시만 믿음의 경주를 게을리하면, 그 무너진 경계의 틈 사이로 교묘하게 비집고 들어와 세력을 확장합니다. 그래서 우리를 조금씩 죄의 지배의 상태로 데려가, 첫 회심과 함께 열렸던 놀라운 은혜의 샘들을 모두 막아버립니다." (김남준, "은혜에서 미끄러질 때")