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...
자기 부인 " 그리스도는 부인을 위한 부인을 하지 않으셨고 , 이 세상을 특별히 거부하지 않으셨으며 , 금욕도 하지 않으셨습니다 . 오히려 예수님은 하나님을 섬기는 일을 방해하는 거치적대는 것들을 다 치워 버리셨습니다 . 자기 목숨을 다른 사람을 위해서 내어놓는 것을 만류할 만한 다른 일들을 철저하게 거절하셨습니다 . 다시 말해 , 그리스도에게서 우리가 보는 것은 자기를 죽이는 것 , 자기 중심성을 죽이는 것 , 자아를 십자가에 못박는 것입니다 ." ( 유진 피터슨 , " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 ")