400 p. ; 23 cm, Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-384) and indexes

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Arthur F. Glasser with Charles E. Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland, and Shawn B. Redford; foreword by Paul G. Hiebert

Glasser, Arthur F.; Van Engen, Charles E.; Gilliland, Dean S.; Redford, Shawn B.

Charles E. Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland, Arthur F. Glasser, Shawn B. Redford

Arthur Frederick Glasser

Baker Publishing Group

Baker Books

Hourglass

United States, United States of America

Grand Rapids, Mich., September 1, 2003

8.2.2003, PT, 2003

Obscured text on back cover due to sticker attached.

Announcing the Kingdom provides a comprehensive survey of the biblical foundation of mission. It investigates the development of the kingdom of God theme in the Old Testament, describing what the concept tells us about God's mission in creation, the flood, and the covenant with Abraham. It then describes God's mission through the nation of Israel during the exodus, at Mt. Sinai, and through the kings of Israel. The book then examines God's mission as Israel is sent into exile and the stage is set for the Messiah's coming. Finally, the book considers the fulfillment of the kingdom of God through Jesus Christ and the church. It examines Jesus' parables and ministry, his proclamation of God's kingdom among the nations, and the work of the Holy Spirit through the church. Announcing the Kingdom is the product of Arthur Glasser's more than thirty years of teaching and has been used by students at Fuller Theological Seminary. Now revised by Glasser's colleagues, this study provides mission workers and students with a new understanding of their calling and its biblical foundation.--From publisher's description

Announcing the Kingdom provides a comprehensive survey of the biblical foundation of mission. It investigates the development of the kingdom of God theme in the Old Testament, describing what the concept tells us about God's mission in creation, the flood, and the covenant with Abraham. It then describes God's mission through the nation of Israel during the exodus, at Mt. Sinai, and through the kings of Israel. The book then examines God's mission as Israel is sent into exile and the stage is set for the Messiah's coming.
Finally, the book considers the fulfillment of the kingdom of God through Jesus Christ and the church. It examines Jesus' parables and ministry, his proclamation of God's kingdom among the nations, and the work of the Holy Spirit through the church.
Announcing the Kingdom is the product of Arthur Glasser's more than thirty years of teaching and has been used by thousands of students at Fuller Theological Seminary. Now revised by Glasser's colleagues, this study provides mission workers and students with a new understanding of their calling and its biblical foundation.

The whole Bible is a missionary book
God creates the world, and humanity rebels
God judges humanity : the flood and Babel
God calls the patriarchs to be a blessing for the nations
God rules over Egypt and covenants with God's people
God forms a nation of people belonging to God
God's rule is challenged by the kings of Israel
God sends Israel into exile among the nations
God sets the stage for the Messiah's coming
God works through the Jewish diaspora
Jesus inaugurates the kingdom
Jesus' ministry demonstrates the kingdom
Jesus announces the kingdom among the nations
Jesus proclaims God's kingdom mission
Jesus anticipates the coming of God's kingdom
The Holy Spirit inaugurates the missionary church
The Jerusalem church proclaims the kingdom of God
Paul preaches the gospel of the kingdom in Jesus Christ
The apostolic church embodies Christ's mission
God rules now : already and not yet
God's kingdom extends over the powers
There is salvation in only one name : Jesus Christ the Lord
The whole Bible announces God's rule

This work surveys the development of the kingdom of God theme in the Old Testament and demonstrates how it reveals God's mission in creation, Israel, and among the nations. The authors then turn to the fulfillment of the kingdom through Jesus' ministry and the continuing work of the Holy Spirit. Based on Arthur Glasser's more than thirty years of teaching experience, this study provides mission students and workers with an ideal textbook for a "Biblical Foundations of Mission" course. - Publisher.

What is the biblical basis for the church's worldwide mission? This comprehensive survey gives pastors and mission workers new understanding.

2023-06-28