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...
고난의 잔, 축복의 잔, 은혜의 잔 성찬식 때 우리가 믿음으로 받는 포도주는 그리스도의 피를 상징하는 것으로서 그 포도주 잔은 축복의 잔입니다 ( 고린도전서 10:16, 현대인의 성경 ). 예수님께서 하나님 아버지의 뜻대로 고난의 잔을 십자가에서 받으셨기에 우리가 그 축복의 잔을 받을 수 있게 된 것입니다 ( 누가복음 22:42, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리도 예수님을 본받아 그리스도를 위해 은혜로 주신 고난을 받아야 합니다 ( 빌립보서 1:29, 현대인의 성경 ).