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...
하나님을 주목하자. 지금 내가 처한 상황과 그 상황에 반응하고 있는 나 자신을 주목하기 보다 하나님을 주목하자 . 그리할 때 하나님께서 나에게 하나님이 내가 상상하는 것보다 얼마나 더 훨씬 위대하신지와 내가 처한 그 상황을 통해서도 하나님의 주권적인 선하신 뜻을 이루실 것인지 믿게 하실 것이다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )