{"product_id":"9780310522737","title":"Four Views On The Church's Mission","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Church's mission What does it mean to participate in God's mission personally How do \"mission\" and culture interact and conflict \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book articulates various evangelical views regarding the church's mission and provides a healthy, vigorous, and gracious debate on this controversial topic. In a helpful Counterpoints format, this volume demonstrates the unique theological frameworks, doctrinal convictions, and missiological conclusions that inform and distinguish the views:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoteriological Mission: Jonathan Leeman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipatory Mission: Christopher Wright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContextual Mission: John Franke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcumenical-Political Mission: Peter Leithart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach contributor answers the same key questions based on their biblical interpretations and theological convictions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your biblical-theological framework for mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does your definition of mission inform your understanding of the church's mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does the Mission of God and Kingdom of God relate to the mission of the church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the gospel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does your view on the gospel inform the mission of the church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do verbal proclamation of the gospel, discipleship, corporate worship, caring for the poor, social justice, restoring shalom, developing culture, and international missions fit into the church's mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interactive format helps readers get a clearer picture of why different conclusions are drawn and provide a fresh starting point for discussion and debate of the church's mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCounterpoints\u003c\/em\u003e series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46896699867285,"sku":"9780310522737","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780310522737_c4a6d7b4-866a-491c-9035-6375a6de2925.jpg?v=1776888397","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780310522737","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}