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...
"왜 나를 이렇게 만들었습니까?" 진흙 한 덩이는 토기장이에게 ' 왜 나를 귀히 쓸 그릇으로 만들지 않고 천히 쓸 그릇으로 만들었습니까 ?' 라고 반문을 할 수가 없습니다 . 그 이유는 그것은 토기장이의 권한이기 때문입니다 . 토기장이가 원하는 대로 쓸 그릇을 만들었기 때문입니다 . 그럼에도 불구하고 피조물인 우리는 조물주의 권한을 도전하여 " 왜 나를 이렇게 만들었습니까 ?" 라고 반문하고 있습니다 . 토기장이가 되시는 하나님의 권한을 겸손히 믿음으로 받아들이지 않는 우리 사람들의 완고함이 아닐 수 없습니다 ( 로마서 9:20-21, 현대인의 성경 ).