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...
유익한 고난 혹은 무익한 고난? 만일 우리가 여러 가지 고난을 통해 하나님의 말씀과 순종을 배우면 고난 당한 것이 우리에게 유익이지만 , 아무리 크고 많은 여러 가지 고난을 당한다 할지라도 하나님의 말씀에 순종하는 것을 배우지 못했다면 우리가 당한 그 고난들은 우리에게 무익할 뿐입니다 ( 히브리서 5:8; 참고 : 시편 119:67, 71).