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...
혹시 우리가 지금 망설이고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 왜 우리는 망설이는 것일까요 ? 소돔과 고모라를 멸망시키기 전에 천사들이 롯을 재촉하였지만 롯은 서둘러 자기 아내와 두 딸을 데리고 나가지 않고 망설였습니다 . 결국 그 천사들은 롯과 그의 아내와 두 딸의 손을 잡아 성 밖으로 이끌어내었는데 이것은 하나님께서 롯에게 자비를 베푸셨기 때문입니다 ( 창세기 18:15-16, 현대인의 성경 ). 주님께서 재촉하시면서 서두루라고 말씀하고 계신대 혹시 우리가 지금 망설이고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 왜 우리는 망설이는 것일까요 ?