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...
“ 평생 그 죄에서 떠나지 않았다 ” 는 말씀 이스라엘 왕 므나헴은 “ 여호와 보시기에 악을 행하며 이스라엘 백성을 범죄하게 한 느밧의 아들 여로보암을 본받아 평생 그 죄에서 떠나지 않았다 ” 고 성경은 말씀하고 있습니다 ( 열왕기하 15:17-18, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리를 종종 ‘ 사람은 결코 변하지 않는다 ’ 고 말하곤 합니다 . 또한 우리는 도박 중독자나 마약 중독자도 각각 도박과 마약을 끊지 못한다고 말합니다 . 그 이유가 뭘까요 ? “ 평생 그 죄에서 떠나지 않았다 ” 는 말씀을 생각하지 않을 수 없습니다 .