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...
특별한 사랑, 특별한 존재 어머니 리브가로부터 특별한 사랑을 받은 야곱 ( 창세기 25:28, 현대인의 성경 ) 은 레아보다 라헬을 특별히 사랑하였고 (29:18, 현대인의 성경 ) 또한 라헬의 소생이요 노년에 얻은 요셉을 다른 아들들보다 특별히 사랑하였습니다 (37:3, 현대인의 성경 ). 하나님 아버지께서는 우리를 특별히 사랑하셔서 이 세상의 많은 사람들 중에서 우리를 택하시되 ( 신명기 10:15, 현대인의 성경 ) 이 세상을 창조하시기 전에 그리스도 안에서 우리를 선택하셨습니다 ( 에베소서 1:4, 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 우리를 하나님의 특별한 사랑을 받은 하나님의 특별한 존재입니다 .