The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church

Name: The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church
Brand: ONE Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Justin Schell
ISBN: 9781646898527

Author: Justin Schell, Dane C. Ortlund

Series: Short Studies in Biblical Theology

Narrator: Chris Abell

Unabridged: 3 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 06/25/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Ministry, Biblical Studies, Bible Study Guides

Synopsis

A Canonical Journey to Explore the Mission of the Eternal God “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). This declarative phrase introduces fundamental questions circling the minds of skeptics and believers of Christianity alike. What was God’s mission when he chose to create? And why, through the Savior’s death on the cross and the witness of his church, does he continue to redeem the very creation that rebels against him? To answer these imperative questions, author Justin Schell takes readers on a canonical journey exploring the mission of the eternal God―Father, Son, and Spirit. Drawing insights from creation, the exodus of God’s people, the suffering servant, the Great Commission, and consummation, this book examines the purpose and beauty of God’s great story. It is out of an abundance of love that God brings us into union with him, calling his church to bear witness to all that has been done in Christ, until the day that he returns.

About The Author

Justin A. Schell (MAR and MAME, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is the US Director for Union, a ministry that seeks the reformation of Christ’s church worldwide. He is also the Director of Executive Projects for the Lausanne Movement and has served cross-culturally in the Muslim world. Dane C. Ortlund (PhD, Wheaton College) serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is the author of Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers and Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners. Dane and his wife, Stacey, have five children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonathan on November 02, 2024

Read to prepare for teaching the Great Commission. But got so much more that I can use in so many other places. The NT stuff was all very familiar but the OT stuff was new and very very good. Loved it......more

Goodreads review by Jimmy on November 30, 2024

Do you want to read a book on a biblical theology of missions? If so you might be interested in this book. It is part of the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series that Crossway has put out. I have enjoyed the majority of the titles in this series so when I saw this book has been recently publish......more

Goodreads review by Dr. David on September 02, 2024

Justin A. Schell’s book, The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church is a welcome addition to the growing list of books committed to advancing the cause of biblical theology. Schell clearly describes the mission of God to avoid any confusion at the outset: “God’s revelatory work intended to est......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on July 01, 2024

A great addition to this series! I was appreciative of Schell taking us back to focus on the overall mission of God, as he is saving a people to communion with him from every tribe, tongue, and nation. This volume combined with J.D. Payne's 'Theology of Mission,' are very concise reads that help unp......more

Goodreads review by Kieran on September 07, 2024

A fantastic short book on mission. Of course, a biblical theological look at mission. It's so well written that it draws you into the arc of mission across the entire bible, and you end up fired up to reach the ends of the earth! Cannot recommend enough.......more