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...
하나님을 저버리는 요구? 이스라엘 사람들은 이집트에서 그들을 인도해 내어 이집트 사람들과 그들을 괴롭히던 모든 원수들의 손에서 그들을 구해 주신 하나님이시요 그들을 모든 재난과 고통에서 구출한 그들의 하나님을 저버리고 오히려 자신들에게 왕을 세워 주시길 요구했습니다 ( 사무엘상 10:18-19, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리가 하나님께 기도로 요구하는 것들 중 혹여나 하나님을 저버리는 요구를 하고 있는 것은 아닌지 자아성찰해볼 필요가 있습니다 .