Fulfilling the Great Commission Essays in Honor of Daniel L. Akin

by Finn, Nathan A.; Whitfield, Keith S.

• ISBN13: 9781087785325
• ISBN10: 1087785324
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2024-04-17
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

Editors Nathan Finn and Keith Whitfield have collected over a dozen essays written in honor of the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Daniel Akin. These essays highlight various biblical themes in connection to Akin’s missional emphasis in his theology and personal life.

Author Biography

Keith S. Whitfield (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of theology and vice president for academic administration at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. 
 
Nathan A. Finn (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is provost and dean of the university faculty at North Greenville University. 

Table of Contents

Foreword: R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Preface: Nathan A. Finn and Keith S. Whitfield
Introduction: The Life of Daniel L. Akin: Jonathan Akin, Nathan Akin, Paul Akin, and Timothy Akin
Chapter 1 The Bible and the Great Commission: Charles L. Quarles
Chapter 2 Evangelism and the Great Commission: One Job: James Merritt
Chapter 3 Disciple Making and the Great Commission: George Robinson
Chapter 4 Preaching, Biblical Authority, and the Great Commission: David L. Allen
Chapter 5 Worship and the Great Commission: Mark Liederbach
Chapter 6 Apologetics and the Great Commission: James K. Dew Jr.
Chapter 7 Pastoral Ministry and the Great Commission: R. Scott Pace
Chapter 8 Leadership and the Great Commission: Ryan R. Hutchinson
Chapter 9 Sending Churches and the Great Commission: Four Hindrances to Sending: J. D. Greear
Chapter 10 Southern Baptist Identity and the Great Commission: Nathan A. Finn
Chapter 11 International Missions and the Great Commission: Chuck Lawless
Chapter 12 Church Planting and the Great Commission: Ed Stetzer
Chapter 13 Theological Education and the Great Commission: Keith S. Whitfield
Chapter 14 The Family and the Great Commission: Todd and Ashley Unzicker
Chapter 15 Women and the Great Commission: Amy C. Whitfield
Chapter 16 Kingdom Diversity and the Great Commission: Walter R. Strickland II
Afterword: Mike Buster

Name/Subject Index
Scripture Index