40 Questions About The Great Commission

Book Synopsis 40 Questions About the Great Commission by : Daniel L. Akin

Download or read book 40 Questions About the Great Commission written by Daniel L. Akin and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus' Great Commission is one of the key pillars of the church's evangelistic work and has been the guiding principle for missionaries throughout church history. In 40 Questions about the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus' command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for evangelism while answering key questions like:

• Where do we stand in relation to fulfilling the Great Commission?
• How do baptism and teaching relate to the Great Commission?
• What is the meaning of "I am with you always, to the end of the age"?
• How does the Old Testament relate to the Great Commission?
• What is the special contribution of each Gospel's version of the Great Commission?
• What is the responsibility of the local church to the Great Commission?
• What are some mobilization resources that can help churches and individuals to become Great Commission focused?

Other highlights include an overview of some of the great evangelists and missionaries in church history, and a collection of notable quotations on the Great Commission, ideal for teaching and preaching.

"40 Questions About the Great Commission is an indispensable text for any pastor, professor, or student who cares about the Christian mission. In it, a biblical scholar, missiologist, and seminary president join forces to answer every question you've ever asked—or never asked—about our Lord’s parting commission to his disciples. Substantive, lucid, and compelling." --Bruce Ashford, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

"The church has one job. It is called the Great Commission. Every Christian soldier should know the who, the what, the why, and the where of the marching orders left by our Lord and Commander-in-Chief, and this book does just that in an engaging and encouraging way. Read it and then get on with it!" --James Merritt, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"This book is a succinct and at the same time wide-ranging exposition of the commission of Jesus given to the disciples and thus to the church to proclaim the gospel far and wide. The authors elucidate the meaning of key passages in Scripture and thus present the geographical scope, the theological content, and important historical parameters of the mission of the church. This book deserves to be read by every Christian believer committed to the glory of God in all the world and to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ." --Eckhard J. Schnabel, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Book Synopsis What Is the Great Commission? by : R. C. Sproul

Download or read book What Is the Great Commission? written by R. C. Sproul and published by Reformation Trust Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go and Make Disciples of All Nations After His resurrection, Jesus gave His disciples a mission: to go to all the nations and make disciples, baptizing and teaching them. That remains the continuing mission of the church today. In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the Great Commission by laying out the biblical basis for missions, defining the gospel and evangelism, and addressing the need to mobilize Christian believers for missions. He also touches on methods of evangelism, while pointing ultimately to the One who promised that He would build His church. This book is a challenge to the church and to individual Christians to obey Jesus' command to go and make disciples.

Book Synopsis 40 Questions about the End Times by : Eckhard J. Schnabel

Download or read book 40 Questions about the End Times written by Eckhard J. Schnabel and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Benjamin L. Merkle is professor of New Testament at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of numerous articles, which have appeared in journals such as JETS and Trinity Journal. He earned his Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he wrote his dissertation on deacons and elders.

Book Synopsis 40 Questions about Elders and Deacons by : Benjamin L. Merkle

Download or read book 40 Questions about Elders and Deacons written by Benjamin L. Merkle and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged in a Q & A format, this volume tackles the major questions that pastors, church leaders, and students ask about congregational church government, a topic of much interest in the church today. It provides readers with a clear analysis of key biblical passages, succinct answers (4-8 pages each), and discussion questions. The unique format of the book allows the reader to pick and choose what issues are most pertinent to their interests and needs.

Book Synopsis Understanding the Great Commission by : Jonathan Leeman

Download or read book Understanding the Great Commission written by Jonathan Leeman and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God means to fulfill the Great Commission through local churches. How did the apostles and the churches of the New Testament obey the Great Commission? By gathering Christians together in churches. The church is God’s plan for evangelism, discipleship, and the Great Commission. This connection between the Great Commission and the church dramatically impacts how both leaders and members should think about their work of making disciples. We do it together.

Book Synopsis 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry by : Phil A. Newton

Download or read book 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry written by Phil A. Newton and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2021 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veteran pastor answers the questions that today's pastors are asking In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of the pastor. Covering five major categories--such as development, practices, and preaching--Newton equips pastors to successfully handle everyday duties and challenges, including: • Remaining spiritually healthy • Strengthening your marriage • Dealing with discouragement • Avoiding pitfalls • Leading elders' meetings • Mentoring future leaders • Preaching through books of the Bible • Conducting marriages and funerals • Practicing church discipline • Leading change and revitalization, and much more Basing his answers on Scripture, theological reflection, and personal experience, Newton serves as a mentor and guide for pastors at every stage of ministry. The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry.

Book Synopsis 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible by : Robert L. Plummer

Download or read book 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible written by Robert L. Plummer and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on 2010 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second in the series organized around common FAQs, 40Questions about Interpreting the Bible tackles the major questions thatstudents, pastors and professors ask about the hermeneutics of reading thebible (i.e. understanding the bible).

Book Synopsis Finish the Mission by : John Piper

Download or read book Finish the Mission written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is no ordinary missions book. The theme isn't new, but the approach is refreshing and compelling, as contributors David Platt, Louie Giglio, Michael Ramsden, Ed Stetzer, Michael Oh, David Mathis, and John Piper take up the mantle of the Great Commission and its Spirit-powered completion. From astronomy to exegesis, from apologetics to the Global South, from being missional at home to employing our resources in the global cause, Finish the Mission aims to breathe fresh missionary fire into a new generation, as together we seek to reach the unreached and engage the unengaged.

Book Synopsis Raising Prayerful Kids by : Stephanie Thurling

Download or read book Raising Prayerful Kids written by Stephanie Thurling and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a book, Raising Prayerful Kids is a tool parents can use to make prayer fit naturally into their daily routines without it feeling like a chore or a lecture. Relatable stories of the authors’ successes and failures along with fun activities and games help parents turn everyday moments into faith-filled moments that are naturally filled with prayer. Praying with your kids can be connecting, fun, nonintimidating, and even life changing. Includes: Prayer games Prayer Activities

Book Synopsis The Great Commission to Worship by : David Wheeler

Download or read book The Great Commission to Worship written by David Wheeler and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A closer, Scripture-based look at the intertwining relationship between worship and evangelism as the foundation for the fulfillment of the Great Commission.