Christian Mission in the Modern World

by John R. W. Stott

• ISBN13: 9780877844853
• ISBN10: 0877844852
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1976-01-01
• Publisher: Intervarsity Press

Summary

In recent years, the mission of the church has been defined in two almost exclusive ways. On the one hand are those who say the church must focus on evangelism and discipleship alone. On the other hand are those who advocate concentrating almost solely on societal reform.In this classic book, John Stott shows that Christian mission must encompassbothevangelism and social action. He begins with careful definitions of five key terms--mission, evangelism, dialogue, salvationandconversion.Then, through a thorough biblical exploration of these concepts, Stott provides a model for ministry to people's spiritual and physical needs alike.Ultimately, Stott points to the example of Jesus, who modeled both the Great Commission of proclamation and the Great Commandment of love and service. This balanced, holistic approach to mission points the way forward for the work of the church in the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction: words and their meanings

Mission

Two Extreme Views

A Biblical Synthesis?

The Great Commision

The Relation between Evangelism and Social Action

The Great Commandment

Practical Implications

Evangelism

The Priority of Evangelism

The Meaning of Evangelism

Is there a New Testament Gospel?

The Gospel Events

The Gospel Witnesses

The Gospel Affirmations

The Gospel Promises

The Gospel Demands

The Context of Evangelism

Dialogue

Exteme Views

Dialogue in the Bible

The Argument against Dialogue

The Place of Elenctics

The Argument for Dialogue

Dialogue with Hindus

Dialogue with Muslims

Dialogue with Industrial Britain

Salvation

The Centrality of Salvation

Salvation and Physical Health

Salvation and Political Liberation

The Theology of Liberation

The Hermeneutical Question

Salvation and Personal Freedom

Freedom from Judgement for Sonship

Freedom from Self for Service

Freedom from Decay for Glory

Conversion

The Contemporary Distaste for 'Conversion'

Conversion and Regeneration

Conversion and Repentance

Conversion and Church

Conversion and Society

Conversion and Culture

Conversion and the Holy Spirit

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