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...
과연 우리는 우리 자녀의 악행을 어떻게 제지할 수 있을까요 ? 하나님께서는 엘리 제사장의 아들들이 행하는 악에 대해서 그 가족을 영원히 심판하겠다고 엘리 제사장에게 말해 주셨는데도 불구하고 그는 자기의 아들들이 저주받을 짓을 계속하는 것을 보고도 그것을 제지하지 않았습니다 ( 사무엘상 3:13, 현대인의 성경 ). 만일 우리의 자녀가 엘리의 아들들처럼 저주받을 짓을 계속하고 있다면 과연 우리는 우리 자녀의 악행을 어떻게 제지할 수 있을까요 ?