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...
온갖 허상을 깨트려야 우리에게는 현실을 직시하는 용기가 있어야 합니다 . 더 이상 우리의 옛 본능대로 그 현실을 부인하고 스스로를 기만해서는 아니 됩니다 . 우리는 우리 자신을 스스로 보호하기 위해 쳐 놓은 온갖 허상을 깨트려야 합니다 . 하나님의 말씀만이 그 허상들을 깨트릴 수 있습니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )