Biblical Missions

Across the church, there is a rift between theology and missions. Bad theology produces bad missions, and bad missions fuel bad theology. We wrongly think that we must choose between making a global impact and thinking deeply about the things of God. But the relationship between theology and missions is symbiotic—one cannot exist without the other. They walk hand in hand.

What does the Bible say about God's purpose for us, the witness of the church, and our mission to spread the message of the gospel? Chris Wright's pioneering 2006 book, The Mission of God, revealed that the typical Christian understanding of "missions" encompasses only a small part of God's...

Paul was an unlikely candidate to become the apostle to the Gentiles … until the day he unexpectedly encountered Jesus. You are probably familiar with that part of his story, and perhaps much of what transpired in his life after that. But two-thirds of his life story is not recorded in detail, though Paul gives us some hints in his letters. Through this fictional novel, we’ll explore how God may have used those unrecorded portions of his life to prepare him for the mission that was being set before him. We’ll follow him from his early years in Tarsus through his final days in Rome. ...

As a ministry worker, raising support can be a daunting task. It doesn't have to be intimidating though. It isn't about money or asking people to give. It is about looking to God to provide for you. He has given you a vision for ministry, and now you get to invite others into that vision. Your job is to pray and work hard to discover those whom the Lord has already prepared to invest in you and your ministry. God has done His work. Now it's time for you to do yours.

In this groundbreaking book—available in audio for the first time—renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright argues that Christians have not distorted the Bible’s message about heaven and what happens after we die. For years, Christians have been asking...

Highly regarded biblical scholar and speaker Christopher Wright shows us that how we read the Bible has a profound impact on how we understand what mission is. According to Wright, "People read (and preach) the Bible in tiny bits and pieces, for its promises or rules or doctrines, and fail to take it . . . as the true story of the universe, past, present, and future, within the plan and purposes of God—a story in which we are called to participate as coworkers with God." Wright encourages us to explore the Bible's grand narrative.

An ancient giant has awakened—one whose existence could rewrite the story of mankind. To keep the Nephilim from being captured, exploited, or unleashed upon the world, Heather and her team must escort the colossal being from the mist-shrouded mountains of Uganda to a hidden refuge in Tajikistan. But earning the trust of something that belongs more to legend than to history is no small task—and protecting it is even harder. Dustin “Cowboy” McCord holds the team together as bullets, exhaustion, and fear push them to the breaking point. Every step of their journey is shadowed by the ...

Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Brad directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation.

Every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But Rick Warren believers that in order for a church to be healthy if must become a purpose-driven church by Jesus. Now the...

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Even after Christendom, our culture is fertile ground for gospel renewal. We need apologetics for the whole church tailored to this moment. Since the fall of Christendom, Christians in Western countries can no longer assume their neighbors share basic familiarity with the Bible or even a sense...

BIBLICAL ANSWERS and GUIDANCE for NEW CHRISTIANS opens up with a Heartwarming Story of Restoration. Find Answers to many Frequently Asked Questions about the Bible and the Christian Walk. ◆Explore 9 Exciting Practical and Easy-to-Understand Next Steps with Guidance for New Believers. ◆ Find a Compilation of Bible Quotations with Promises to Encourage and Uplift You in this Season. ♥ FREE BIBLE READING PLANS WITH SPECIAL BONUS GIFTS FOR YOU Finally, an Encouraging Word that YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE. Foundations are crucial for any edifice. After ministering and counseling for many years, ...

Church leaders are called to love and care for their flock, just as Peter did. Unpack the instruction for church leaders found in 1 Peter 5:1-4, where they are exhorted to shepherd the flock among them. Some instruction is timeless. Regardless of the age in which we live, certain instruction...

Often described as the **“Christian Indiana Jones,”** Ron Wyatt ventured where few dared—not for treasure or fame, but to affirm the truth of God’s Word. In **Ron Wyatt and His Biblical Discoveries**, Dr. Michael H. Yeager presents a gripping, faith-filled portrait of a man driven by conviction that the Bible is literal, historical, and divinely inspired. Without academic credentials or institutional backing, Wyatt followed what he believed was a God-given calling into deserts, mountains, and forbidden regions in search of biblical sites tied to Noah’s Ark, the Red Sea crossing, ...

Was Jesus Crucified and Resurrected? Answers for Muslims and Other Doubters For many Muslims and skeptics, the crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most debated questions in history. Was Jesus truly crucified? Did He really die? And if He died, did He rise again? In Was Jesus Crucified and Resurrected?, these questions are explored with clarity, compassion, and careful attention to historical evidence. Written especially for Muslims and others who have been taught to doubt the crucifixion, this book examines what the Bible records, what history confirms, and what science reveals about the ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Mission of God's People: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

This is a study of intentional-disciple-making. It will be of value to church leaders, Bible study leaders, or church members with a calling to make disciples. Disciple-making is not an option. Jesus gave his Church four tasks: go, make disciples, baptize and teach. “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)To be effective, all Christians should all have adequate, accurate and ...

Soulwinning is the energizing, ennobling life. We have put into practice the truths shared in this book. For over sixty years in more than one hundred nations, we have communicated the good news publicly, out where the people are, addressing audiences of 20,000 to 300,000 people. Discover the secret, the pleasure, the exhilaration of sharing God's love in a hurting world. Experience new self-esteem. Winning others, you truly win Christ. Enriching people, your own life is enriched.

Steve Saint was five years old when his father, missionary pilot Nate Saint, was speared to death by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe. In adulthood, Steve, having left Ecuador for a successful business career, never imagined making the jungle his home again. But when that same tribe asks him to help them, Steve, his wife, and their teenage children move back to the jungle. There, Steve learns long-buried secrets about his father's murder, confronts difficult choices, and finds himself caught between two worlds.

Womankind, the Lord wants to remind you of how He sees you and who you are in Him! You are redeemed. You are forgiven. You are restored. You are accepted. You are recognized. You are chosen. This book was written to help you step out from the shadows of doubt and confusion and into truth, purpose, and destiny! Follow the voice of your king, savior, Messiah, teacher, and the greatest women’s liberator of all time - Jesus! Jesus came to save the world and turn it upside down and inside out! He had no problem challenging the status quo of the day nor the religious, cultural, and worldly ...