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...
배은망덕한 사람들? 기드온이 죽은 후에 이스라엘 백성은 우상 숭배의 죄를 범하였으며 , 사방의 모든 원수들에게서 자기들을 구해주신 그들의 하나님도 기억하지 않았고 , 또 기드온이 이스라엘을 위해 행한 일에 대해서 그의 가족을 후대하지도 않았습니다 ( 사사기 8:33-35, 현대인의 성경 ). 배은망덕한 사람들입니다 . 혹시 우리도 배은망덕한 사람들은 아닌지요 ?