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...
지혜의 충고와 책망을 무시하고 받아들이지 않는 어리석은 자들은 ... 지혜의 충고와 책망을 무시하고 받아들이지 않는 어리석은 자들은 자만하며 제 고집대로 하다가 두려운 재앙을 만나 근심과 슬픔 가운데 있을 것입니다 . 그 때 아무리 하나님을 찾아도 만나지 못할 것이며 , 하나님을 불러도 하나님께서 대답하지 않을 것입니다 . 그 이유는 어리석은 자들이 지식을 미워하며 하나님 경외하기를 즐거워하지 아니하고 하나님의 충고를 받아들이지 않고 하나님의 책망을 업신여겼기 때문입니다 ( 잠언 1:25-32, 현대인의 성경 ).