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...
어리석은 통치자 vs. 청렴한 통치자 어리석은 통치자는 거짓말에 귀가 솔깃하여 어리석은 자들에게 높은 지위를 주고 반면에 부자들은 낮은 자리에 앉히므로 그의 밑에서 일하는 사람들도 악하며 , 완강하여 자신의 마음을 돌이키지 않으며 , 뇌물을 강요하며 , 자기 백성을 탄압합니다 . 그러나 청렴한 통치자는 공정하고 의로우며 , 의로운 법을 만들어 정의를 실현하며 , 악인을 색출하여 가차없이 처벌하며 , 자신이 총애하는 지혜로운 신하가 있으며 , 나라를 안정되게 하므로 정치 생명이 길 것입니다 ( 잠언 8:15; 14:35; 20:26; 21:15; 25:15; 28:16; 29:4, 12; 전도서 10:5-6, 현대인의 성경 ).