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...
과거를 뒤돌아 볼줄 아는 지혜로운 그리스도인 현재 우리가 겪고 있는 고통스러운 일들 가운데서 우리는 하나님께 나아가 겸손히 부르짖을 때에 과거 하나님께서 우리가 너무나 힘들고 고통스러웠을 때 건져주신 하나님의 은혜를 기억하므로 말미암아 하나님께서 지금 우리가 겪고 있는 고통 중에서도 우리를 반드시 또한 분명히 건져주실 것이라는 확신 (confidence) 을 가져야 합니다 . (W. Robert Godfrey, "LEARNING TO LOVE THE PSALMS")