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...
왜 결과가 내가 기도하고 기대한대로 되지 않은 것일까? 왜 결과는 내가 기도하고 기대한대로 되지 않은 것일까 ? 나는 내 기도의 열매 ( 마 7:17) 를 통해 내 마음을 뒤돌아 보아야겠다 . 내가 기도하고 기대한대로 되지 않은 이유는 어쩌면 나는 하나님께 잘못 구하였기 때문이다 ( 약 4:3). 나는 내가 접한 상황의 반응인 두려움 ( 출 1:10) 과 근심 (12 절 ) 가운데서 내가 지혜롭게 (10 절 ) 구한답시고 하나님께 간구했지만 그것은 하나님의 지혜로 구한게 아니다 . 나는 주님의 원하시는대로가 아닌 내가 원하는대로 하나님께 구했다 ( 참고 : 마 26:39).