This is a work of practical theology and cultural philosophy, demonstrating the religious nature of all human actions and institutions, and urging believers to rediscover and return to a robust biblical faith in the lordship of Christ for ...
But Christopher Wright boldly maintains that mission is bigger than that--there is in fact a missional basis for the Bible! The entire Bible is generated by and is all about God's mission.
Did Jesus give his followers a new mission? Pastor and Missiologist Josh Gilliam answers these questions as he explores the Old Testament roots of the Great Commission - the Mission of God.
Wright emphasizes throughout a holistic mission as the proper shape of Christian mission. God's mission is to reclaim the world--and that includes the created order--and God's people have a designated role to play in that mission.
A study Bible designed to help readers gain God's perspective and heart for people, with contributions from Matt Chandler, Tullian Tchividjian, Ed Stetzer, Billy Graham, Jack Hayford, R.C. Sproul, and many more.
The book leaves no room for the wooden or static idea of truth for its own sake or doctrine for domination over others. It is the fire of Pentecost in printed words to impress the reader with a sense of urgency.
Wright emphasizes throughout a holistic mission as the proper shape of Christian mission. God's mission is to reclaim the world--and that includes the created order--and God's people have a designated role to play in that mission.