Spiritual Warfare and Missions The Battle for God's Glory Among the Nations

by Rankin, Jerry; Stetzer, Ed

• ISBN13: 9780805448870
• ISBN10: 080544887X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: B&H Books

Summary

The mission of God to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19, HCSB) is a major target of spiritual warfare today. In this new book by International Mission Board president Jerry Rankin and noted missiologist Ed Stetzer, the authors call out Satan's ongoing strategy to convince Christians that the Great Commission is optional. Through deceit, he is eroding the authoritative mandate of Scripture, leading believers to tell themselves that international discipleship is a task better left to denomination and mission agencies - not the sort of kingdom work that every believer can do. But for every evil success, Rankin and Stetzer point to where Satan is failing, thus encouraging readers to renew their passion to declare God's glory among the nations. Indeed, by taking up the call to action here, we can be sure that they kingdoms of the world will become teh kingdom of the Lord.

Author Biography

Jerry Rankin and his wife, Bobbye, spent twenty-three years as missionaries in Asia until he became International Mission Board president in 1993. For seventeen years he has led the 1M B with a vision of missionaries, churches, and volunteers partnering to take the gospel to all people. He continues to conduct frequent conferences and church-based seminars on spiritual warfare.
Ed Stetzer is president of LifeWay Research and missiologist in residence at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee. He holds two masters and two doctoral degrees.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
God's Purpose: To Be Exalted Among the Nations	p. 1
Satan's Purpose: Oppose the Kingdom-Deprive God of the Praise and Glory Due Him	p. 27
Understanding Satan: Adversary and Deceiver of the Nations	p. 51
Satan's Strategy: Keep Nations Closed to the Gospel	p. 74
Satan's Strategy: Keep People Groups Hidden from Our Awareness	p. 95
Satan's Strategy: Persecution of Believers and the Church	p. 124
Satan's Strategy: Convince Christians Missions Is Optional	p. 150
Satan's Strategy: Erode the Authority of God's Word	p. 175
Satan's Strategy: Distort the Call of God	p. 197
Satan's Strategy: Erode the Faith of God's People	p. 225
Satan's Strategy: Destroy the Spiritual Vitality of the Church	p. 250
The Final Victory: Will We Be Found Faithful?	p. 277
Notes	p. 307
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