Christ's Mission Through the Church
Christ's Mission Through the Church

Author: Robert J. Brancatelli

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781599821399

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

To continue his mission in the world, Jesus gave us his Church, the one Body of Christ: "As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. . . . Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it" (1 Corinthians 12:12,27). The collection of readings in Christ's Mission Through the Church: A Primary Source Reader aims to help you learn more about the Church and how you can share in Christ's mission as a unique and valued member of the Body of Christ. Within this reader you will find writings from: Saint Paul the Apostle Pope Benedict XVI / Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Julian of Norwich The Second Vatican Council T. S. Eliot Dorothy Day Meister Eckhart Kurt Vonnegut Saint Ignatius of Antioch Simone Weil Saint Thomas Aquinas G. K. Chesterton Saint Peter Damian Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Blessed John Henry Newman This text is the perfect complement to courses on the Church, including those that correspond to the U.S. bishops' Curriculum Framework course titled "Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church."

What Is the Mission of the Church?
What Is the Mission of the Church?

Author: Kevin DeYoung

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2011-09-08

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 143352693X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate about spreading the gospel and caring for the needs of others. But in our zeal to get sharing and serving, many are unclear on gospel and mission. Yes, we are called to spend ourselves for the sake of others, but what is the church's unique priority as it engages the world? DeYoung and Gilbert write to help Christians "articulate and live out their views on the mission of the church in ways that are theologically faithful, exegetically careful, and personally sustainable." Looking at the Bible's teaching on evangelism, social justice, and shalom, they explore the what, why, and how of the church's mission. From defining "mission", to examining key passages on social justice and their application, to setting our efforts in the context of God's rule, DeYoung and Gilbert bring a wise, studied perspective to the missional conversation. Readers in all spheres of ministry will grow in their understanding of the mission of the church and gain a renewed sense of urgency for Jesus' call to preach the Word and make disciples.

The Church Jesus Built
The Church Jesus Built

Author: United Church of God

Publisher: United Church of God

Published: 2014-02-03

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0557876532

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Jesus Christ said that He would build His Church and that it would never die out. Is today's Christianity, with its hundreds of denominations with widely differing beliefs and practices, the Church Jesus promised that He would build? -- Inside this Bible study aid booklet: -- A People Special to God -- The Historical Background of the Term Church -- 'Church' and 'Congregation' in the Scriptures -- A Spiritually Transformed People -- The Apostles: A Case Study in Conversion -- The Responsibility and Mission of the Church -- What is the True Gospel? -- Is Today the Only Day of Salvation? -- The Rise of a Counterfeit Christianity -- Changes in Christian Scholars' Perspective on God's Law -- Early Trends That Affected the Future of the Church -- The Church of God Today -- What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? -- The Church as the Bride of Christ

Understanding Christian Mission
Understanding Christian Mission

Author: Scott W. Sunquist

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2013-09-15

Total Pages: 741

ISBN-13: 1441242147

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This comprehensive introduction helps students, pastors, and mission committees understand contemporary Christian mission historically, biblically, and theologically. Scott Sunquist, a respected scholar and teacher of world Christianity, recovers missiological thinking from the early church for the twenty-first century. He traces the mission of the church throughout history in order to address the global church and offers a constructive theology and practice for missionary work today. Sunquist views spirituality as the foundation for all mission involvement, for mission practice springs from spiritual formation. He highlights the Holy Spirit in the work of mission and emphasizes its trinitarian nature. Sunquist explores mission from a primarily theological--rather than sociological--perspective, showing that the whole of Christian theology depends on and feeds into mission. Throughout the book, he presents Christian mission as our participation in the suffering and glory of Jesus Christ for the redemption of the nations.

Introducing Christian Mission Today
Introducing Christian Mission Today

Author: Michael W. Goheen

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2014-07-14

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0830895434

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Michael Goheen gives us a full-scale introduction to mission studies today in its biblical, theological and historical dimensions. Goheen covers the full horizon of major issues in mission, including its global, urban and holistic contexts. This text shows how the missional church encounters the pluralism of Western culture and global religions.

Grace Defined and Defended
Grace Defined and Defended

Author: Kevin DeYoung

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2019-04-17

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1433564424

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Christians love to celebrate grace, but often talk about it in vague generalities. But such an important biblical concept ought to be clearly defined so it can be consistently defended. In this book, best-selling author Kevin DeYoung points modern readers back to an old document originally written to do just that. Warmly pastoral and broadly accessible, this book introduces readers to the Canons of Dort, a 17th-century work summarizing the central doctrines of the Christian faith. Widely regarded as a key pillar of the Reformed tradition, the Canons of Dort stand as a faithful witness to God's grace—offering a depth of understanding that the church still needs today. In three concise sections—covering history, theology, and practical application—DeYoung explores what led to the Canons and why they were needed, the five important doctrines that they explain, and Dort's place in the Reformed tradition today.

Subversive Kingdom
Subversive Kingdom

Author: Ed Stetzer

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1433673827

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Noted missiologist/church researcher Ed Stetzer offers an accessible treatment of the doctrine of the kingdom of God, inviting readers to actively explore, advance, and live in this "subversive kingdom" today.

Mission in the New Testament
Mission in the New Testament

Author: William J. Larkin

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book presents a comprehensive articulation of New Testament teachings on mission from a contemporary American evangelical standpoint. Mission in the New Testament contributes a fresh statement of the biblical foundations of mission, serving as a catalyst for completion of the church's universal mission in this generation.After investigating the historical background of the idea of mission in the Hebrew Scriptures, inter-testamental Judaism, the life of Jesus and the beginnings of the church, the book proceeds in a roughly canonical order through the New Testament. Essays analyze the works of Paul, the Synoptic gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Well-versed in the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation, editors and contributors alike offer a cogent argument for recovering the "missional horizon" of the New Testament.

The Church on Mission
The Church on Mission

Author: Craig Ott

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2019-05-21

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1493418165

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In this scripturally rich exploration, senior missiologist Craig Ott unpacks the mission statement of the church: to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people. This concise yet robust biblical-theological treatment focuses on God's glory, a strong ecclesiology, the importance of Scripture, and practical implications for congregational and mission practice. Ideal for launching discussion and reflection, the book helps readers refocus their vision and reignite their commitment to fulfilling God's purposes for their church or mission.

Our Mission in Christ
Our Mission in Christ

Author: Andy Ziesemer

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781735912202

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Too many believers have been told that knowing Jesus demands action, but still have no idea where to begin. Jesus commanded us to live differently in the world. He sent us on a mission to those around us. So where do we start? How do normal people live as missionaries every single day, abroad or in their own neighborhoods?In Our Mission In Christ, Andy Ziesemer (Zeez-mur) helps Christians prepare for a life on mission. This book will help you understand, prepare for, and then live out the mission you've been assigned. Living on mission wherever you are will result in changed families, communities, and cultures. Believers need to be equipped for the work so they can find the lost.This book is a practical guide for living out Our Mission In Christ, Becoming People who will change the World.