복음의 본질: 구원의 기쁨

팀 켈러 목사는 진정한 기쁨은 복음의 결과뿐만 아니라 복음의 본질을 이해하는 데서 온다고 강조합니다.

### 복음의 본질: 기쁨, 감사, 그리고 진정한 헌신
* 📖 2012년 팀 켈러 목사는 복음의 렌즈를 통해 복음주의 교회 사역의 효과를 다룬 영향력 있는 저서 **센터 처치(Center Church)**를 출간했습니다.
* 🏙 뉴욕의 리디머 교회는 **도시 전도 활동과 복음 중심의 사역**로 인정을 받았고, 많은 목회자와 선교사들이 **켈러의 사역에서 통찰**을 얻고자 했습니다.
* 🔍 켈러는 현재의 복음주의 교회가 복음을 온전히 받아들이지 않는다고 비판하며, 이는 복음을 그 열매와 혼동하는 오해 때문이라고 말하며 **"복음은 단순한 조언이 아니라 좋은 소식"**이라고 강조합니다.
* ❤ 이 책은 복음이 사랑과 기쁨과 같은 좋은 결과를 낳지만, 이것이 복음 그 자체로 오해되어서는 안 되며, 오히려 **복음의 본질적인 결과**라고 설명합니다.
* 🍷 예수님께 값비싼 향유를 부은 마리아의 헌신적인 행동에 대한 가룟 유다의 비판과 대조적으로, **나사로의 집에서는 그의 부활에 대한 감사와 기쁨이 가득했던 축제**가 열렸습니다.
* 💰 화려한 몸짓으로 보여준 마리아의 진실한 헌신은 우리 신앙에서 단순한 결과보다는 **구원의 기쁨에서 우러나야 하는 마음과 감사의 중요성**을 강조합니다.
* 🛡 이 메시지는 세상의 산만함에 맞서 **'구원의 투구'를 쓰고 찰나의 쾌락이 아닌 하나님과의 관계에서 오는 진정한 기쁨**을 인식해야 한다는 점을 강조합니다.
* 🙏 교회가 축제를 준비하면서 **하나님의 은혜와 복음의 본질인 주님 안에서 기뻐하고 감사와 기쁨으로 충만한 마음**을 가꾸는 시간을 갖습니다.

In 2012, Pastor Tim Keller wrote a book titled Center Church. Many people were amazed by the fact that an evangelical megachurch had emerged as a missionary church in the heart of New York City. Redeemer Church became very well-known for its gospel-driven ministry and urban outreach. Many pastors and missionaries visited this place to ask about the secrets of effective ministry. The book Center Church is a compilation of the answers to those inquiries. In this book, Pastor Tim Keller diagnoses that current evangelical churches are not bearing the fruit of the gospel in their church ministries. He attributes this to a misunderstanding of the gospel. While many ministries are being carried out, they may not be ministries that are genuinely rooted in the gospel. Why did he make such a provocative statement? Pastor Tim Keller emphasizes the importance of the gospel.

It is said that what is derived from the gospel can be broken down. The gospel produces all kinds of good things; while everything that comes from it is good, not everything is the gospel itself. To be precise, there are results produced by the gospel. For example, the gospel leads one to live a life of love, but a life of love is not the gospel. It is a result of the gospel. We should not equate the gospel with the fruits it produces, but it is essential to distinguish them to protect the essence of the gospel. The book mentions that if we focus too much on the good results that the gospel brings, we may lose sight of the gospel itself and its power. Pastor Keller states that the gospel is not just advice but good news. As we know, what is this good news about? It is the event of humanity being rescued from the most fundamental dangers and threats. That is the good news. Even

Even until death, our God has solved the great things in our lives that we cannot resolve by our own strength. This is the gospel. If we believe this, the truth is that we, who are in Jesus, celebrate every day. Do you believe it? Amen. Now, let’s consider this as an example: what is the biggest problem in your life that you need to solve right now? Take a moment to think about it. The gospel is that God has already accomplished this before the foundation of the world. Therefore, God works together for our good. This is the gospel that Paul realized. We need to examine whether we are holding onto the gospel in our church, homes, and personal lives, or if we are merely clinging to the results and rejoicing in them. Sometimes we need to ask ourselves why we lack joy, why we feel weary in our faith, and why we feel so powerless.

When our hearts are moved, we must reflect on whether we are truly holding onto the essence of life. I wonder if we have this joy that comes from God and whether we possess this strength within us. I hope you take a moment to think about this. In today’s passage, a celebration took place in a household—specifically, the household of Lazarus. In verse 1, it says that before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead, was. There, Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Jesus. Jesus visited the home of Lazarus in Bethany, and a feast was taking place there. Why was there a celebration in this household? It was because Lazarus, who had died, was alive again. Although we haven't read all of John chapter 11 today, in the preceding verses, this family experienced deep sorrow, but now heavenly joy was poured out upon them once again.

Martha and Mary welcomed Jesus with joy because of Lazarus, who had been brought back to life. Until recently, Lazarus had been a dead body in the tomb. However, he is now alive and sitting with Jesus, enjoying fellowship. The text tells us that Martha continued to work, preparing the meal. She must have been overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for having her brother restored to life. Another person is introduced here, and the gratitude she feels towards Jesus is described in verse 3: Mary took a very expensive perfume, pure nard, and anointed Jesus' feet with it, wiping them with her hair, and the fragrance filled the house. Mary poured the very expensive perfume, pure nard, on Jesus' feet. This very expensive perfume is referred to as pure nard in the Gospel of Mark.

이로와이 류는 한 근이 들어가는 희고 매끄러운 향유로, 구급 용기에 담겨진 것이었습니다. 학자들은 이 향의 원산지가 인도에서 아마도 들여온 수품이라고 추측하고 있습니다. 이 고급 향유를 마리아가 자신의 머리털로 예수님의 발을 닦았다고 기록합니다. 마리아가 예수님을 향한 그 마음이 얼마나 뜨거운지, 그 은혜로 가득한 것을 우리가 엿볼 수 있는 대목입니다. 그런데 이때에 예수님의 제자 중 가롯 유다가 이렇게 비난합니다. 이 향유를 어찌하여 300 데나리온에 팔아 가난한 자들에게 주지 아니하였습니까? 이는 가난한 자들을 생각함이 아니라, 그는 도둑이어서 동전을 막고 거기 넣은 것을 감추고 있었습니다. 마리아가 예수님께 치한 향유를 부은 행위에 대한 가롯 유다의 성경이 내린 평가입니다. 가롯 유다는 그저 마리아의 행동을 낭비로 본 것입니다. 그런데 마태복음에서 보면...

At that time, it seems that not only Judas Iscariot but also the other disciples had the same thoughts as Judas Iscariot. In Matthew 26:8, it says that the disciples saw this and were indignant, saying, Why this waste? For this could have been sold for a great price and given to the poor. The perfume that Mary poured on Jesus' feet was worth a staggering 300 denarii. At that time, one denarius was the wage for a day's labor. If we consider 300 denarii, it corresponds to a year's salary, assuming we don't work on Sundays. Our Lord responds to Mary's actions by saying, Leave her alone; she has kept this for the day of my burial. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me. With these words, Jesus defended Mary against all those who were gathered and criticizing her, recognizing the beautiful heart of Mary. This was in preparation for His burial.

Maria did not know, but Jesus revealed to her that she would be used in the work of redemption that would soon take place at His cross. Dear beloved saints, can you see in this story the difference between Mary's pure act of devotion and the waste that Judas Iscariot thought it was? In fact, the biggest difference between Lazarus's household and the group of Judas Iscariot was that Lazarus's home was filled with gratitude and grace towards the Lord, something that Judas and his group lacked. The joy of having their brother resurrected was the joy of that household, and it was an indescribable joy of salvation. The strength of Martha and Mary's devotion flowed from this grace of salvation. If Mary's action had ended here, the impact of the passage would not be as great. Although the perfume was expensive, if we think a little deeper...

If there is money, I think one can buy anything and pour it at Jesus' feet. But what is the reason that Mary makes a different impact? In Mark 14:9, Jesus says that wherever the gospel is preached, what this woman has done will be told in memory of her. Jesus also acknowledged Mary's act of breaking the alabaster jar. What does this signify? It is actually Mary's next action after anointing Him with the perfume. Let's look at verse 3 again and read together. 

Mary took a very expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she wiped His feet with her hair, and the fragrance filled the house. In the Jewish society of that time, a woman's hair symbolized her dignity. Therefore, the fact that Mary wiped Jesus' feet with her hair indicates that she forgot her own shame for the sake of the Lord. How great was her love that she used her hair to wipe Jesus' feet!

It is said that they honored the feet with a heart of respect. What Jesus received was perhaps not the expensive perfume itself, but rather the heart and sincerity of Mary. This action of Mary was filled with the joy, gratitude, and grace of salvation, and it likely flowed out of her service naturally, without anyone prompting her. As we look at this passage, we realize that while the external aspects of our faith are important, what truly matters is our heart. Therefore, we must restore the joy of salvation in our hearts. The strength of the saints comes from this. In Romans, it is stated that the righteous shall live by faith. The faith we have in Jesus Christ not only leads us to salvation but also brings us from faith to faith, ultimately reaching the fullness of Christ's stature. The power of the Gospel that came upon Lazarus' family is the joy of salvation that we also experience.

It is faith that leads us to the fullness of Christ, as mentioned in Ephesians, where it is said that the church will fight in the last days with the helmet of salvation among our weapons. Why is that? The devil takes away all our memories of the Lord and our gratitude towards Him. Beloved saints, we must wear the helmet of salvation. When the church is deceived by false emotions and fills itself with the things of this world, the joy we have towards God can no longer be true joy. We can only find our joy in the counterfeit pleasures of this world. This era seems to be replacing the joy and delight that come from our relationship with the Lord and the joy that comes from worship with the pleasures of the world. Last summer was very hot, but without taking a vacation, how...

Yes, it is about spending a vacation at home with Netflix. Among young people, the term hotel staycation became popular, but nowadays it seems like cancation is in vogue. The power of these experiences is immense; it really draws you in. When you watch this drama, you find wisdom, comfort, and joy in life. It feels like it embodies the words of God. We should not be satisfied with the imitations of the world that steal the joy that comes from God. Such pleasures are fleeting, and ultimately they will leave us feeling powerless and empty. Many people are filling their lives with these imitations due to a sense of deficiency. The recent Great Holy Spirit Conference was truly a blessing. I sat on the sandy floor, thinking I would receive grace by pushing my way to the front.

I participated with longing, and among the messages, there was one that deeply resonated with me. It was a message from Pastor Lee Chan-soo. Among the messages he shared, there was one that truly felt like a message for our times. There is no one without a sense of deficiency. My father and mother did not carry the deficiencies of life into depression or inferiority, nor did they compare themselves with others. Instead, they used the deficiencies of life as a means to rely on Jesus Christ. They drew closer to Jesus Christ and used their reliance on Him as a resource. He then said, Which pastor, businessman, parent, or child does not have deficiencies? The issue is not whether there are deficiencies or not, but rather that the problem lies in how we have taken those deficiencies and turned them into sources of depression and inferiority. Let us take this time to repent and pray about this issue. My heart feels...

It has become intense. Dear beloved congregation, how are you? How are we addressing the deficiencies within us? Among the words we have meditated on today, the decisive difference is the joy of salvation, which is the essence of the Gospel. Are we rejoicing in this essence, or are we finding joy in the outcomes that stem from it? We need to discern this. Soon, our beloved festival will take place. Through this opportunity, we should once again remember the grace the Lord has given to our church, recall the grace bestowed upon our families, and acknowledge the joy of salvation that God has granted to our church, families, and individuals. We should turn this into a moment filled with gratitude and grace. The essence of the Gospel is rejoicing in the Lord. All the counterfeits of this world that stand against God will be revealed as we listen to His Word.

May these things in love come to life like smoke, becoming the inspiration of God's love. By His grace, may our faith deepen, our commitment be renewed, and our hearts be restored with joy. I bless you in this autumn as we rejoice, that the essence of the Lord's love may shine forth as the joy of salvation. I bless you in the name of Jesus.

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팀 켈러 목사의 저서 '센터 교회'는 뉴욕의 선교적 교회로서 리디머 교회의 성공 사례를 살펴보며 복음 중심의 사역의 중요성을 강조합니다.

켈러는 많은 복음주의 교회가 복음을 잘못 이해하여 비효율적인 사역 결과를 초래한다고 주장합니다.

그는 복음과 그 열매를 구별할 필요성을 강조하며, 결과에 너무 집중하면 복음의 본질과 능력이 가려질 수 있다고 경고합니다.

예수님은 유월절을 앞두고 베다니에 있는 나사로의 집을 방문하셨고, 나사로가 죽은 자 가운데서 살아나 축제가 열렸습니다.

마르다는 나사로가 예수님과 교제하는 동안 봉사했고, 마리아는 예수님의 발에 값비싼 향유를 부어 감사의 마음을 표현했습니다.

유다는 마리아의 행동을 낭비라고 생각하며 비난했지만, 그의 진정한 동기는 이기적인 것으로 드러났습니다.

마리아의 헌신과 예수님의 응답

마리아가 예수님의 발에 값비싼 향수를 부은 행위는 가룟 유다를 비롯한 제자들의 분노를 샀고, 이를 낭비라고 생각한 제자들은 분노를 표출했습니다.

예수님은 마리아의 헌신을 인정하고 마리아의 행동이 자신의 장례를 준비하기 위한 것이라고 말하며 마리아를 옹호했습니다.

마리아가 자신의 머리카락으로 예수님의 발을 닦은 것은 유다 일행의 감사와 은혜의 부족과 대조적으로 주님에 대한 이타심과 깊은 사랑을 상징하는 것이었습니다.

신앙에서 마음과 진실함의 중요성

향유로 예수님을 공경하는 마리아의 행동은 그녀의 마음과 진심을 반영하며 진정한 믿음은 내면에서 나온다는 것을 강조합니다.

구원의 기쁨과 하나님에 대한 감사는 하나님과의 관계를 돈독히 하는 데 필수적입니다.

가짜 쾌락으로 가득한 세상에서 우리는 주님 안에서 기쁨을 회복하고 구원의 투구를 써서 속임수와 공허함에 맞서 싸워야 합니다.

결핍 속에서 기쁨을 찾다: 이찬수 목사님의 메시지

이찬수 목사의 메시지는 누구에게나 결핍이 있지만, 그 결핍에 어떻게 반응하느냐가 중요하다는 것을 강조합니다.

그는 예수 그리스도를 의지하여 힘을 얻고, 인생의 결핍을 성장의 자원으로 삼으라고 권면합니다.

복음의 본질은 주님 안에서 기뻐하고 그분의 은혜를 인정하는 것이며, 이는 더 깊은 믿음과 새로운 헌신으로 이어질 수 있습니다.