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...
왜 하나님께서는 그리하신 것일까요 ? 이스라엘 백성들이 왕이신 하나님을 버리고 이방인 나라처럼 왕을 요구한 그 죄가 하나님 보시기에 매우 큰 죄였음에도 불구하고 하나님께서는 그들의 요구를 들어주셨습니다 ( 사무엘상 12:13, 17, 현대인의 성경 ). 왜 하나님께서는 그리하신 것일까요 ? 우리의 죄악 된 선택의 결과를 통해 하나님을 왕으로 모시는 것과 사람을 왕으로 모시는 것이 어떻게 다른지 깨닫게 하시려고 그러시는 것일까요 ? ( 참고 : 역대상 12:8)