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...
하나님 아버지는 예수님을 싫어하실 정도로 우리를 이처럼 사랑하고 계시는 것일까요? “반역의 죄를” 진 이스라엘 백성들은 하나님께서 약속하신 가나안 땅을 “싫어하던 땅”으로 여겼습니다 ( 민수기 14:31, 33). 그 결과 하나님께서는 이스라엘 백성들로 하여금 광야에서 40 년 동안 그들의 죄의 댓가를 받으므로 결국에 가서는 하나님께서 자기들을 “싫어하면” 어떻게 되는지를 알게 되었습니다 ( 민수기 14:34). 우리의 모든 죄를 다 짊어지시고 우리의 죄를 대속하시고자 십자가에 화목 제물로 죽으시는 예수님을 하나님 아버지는 싫어하실 정도로 우리를 이처럼 사랑하고 계시는 것일까요 ? ( 요 3:16; 갈 1:4; 요일 4:10)