{"product_id":"the-mission-of-gods-people-a-biblical-theology-of-the-churchs-mission-paperback","title":"The Mission of God's People: A Biblical Theology of the Church's Mission - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher J. H. Wright\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Bible say about God's purpose for us, the witness of the church, and our mission to spread the message of the gospel? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Wright's pioneering 2006 book, \u003cem\u003eThe Mission of God\u003c\/em\u003e, revealed that the typical Christian understanding of \"missions\" encompasses only a small part of God's overarching mission for the world. God is relentlessly reclaiming the whole of creation for himself, and each of us fit into that big-picture plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Mission of God's People\u003c\/em\u003e, Wright argues that having a strong biblical theology that shapes our thinking and behavior must be in place before answering the call of the Great Commission. Wright first steps back and answers some of the biggest questions of God's story and our place within it: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho are the people of God?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat kind of people are we?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the priorities and limits of our mission?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat exactly is the gospel that lies at the core of our mission?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was it that made Christianity a missionary faith from the very start?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile answering these essential questions, Wright thoroughly details what the Old and New Testaments teach Christians about being God's people. He addresses questions of both ecclesiology (the theology of the church) and missiology (the practice and methodology of missions) with topics like \"called to care for creation,\" \"called to bless the nations,\" \"sending and being sent, and \"rejecting false gods.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e____________\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eBiblical Theology for Life \u003c\/em\u003eseries, this practical and robust book will help you and your church ground your witness-bearing purpose and worship on the solid foundation of biblical understanding and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Wright's pioneering 2006 book, The Mission of God, revealed that the typical Christian understanding of 'missions' encompasses only a small part of God's overarching mission for the world. God is relentlessly reclaiming the entire world for himself. In The Mission of God's People, Wright shows how God's big-picture plan directs the purpose of God's people, the church. Wright emphasizes what the Old Testament teaches Christians about being the people of God. He addresses questions of both ecclesiology and missiology with topics like 'called to care for creation, ' 'called to bless the nations, ' 'sending and being sent, ' and 'rejecting false gods.' As part of the Biblical Theology for Life Series, this book provides pastors, teachers and lay learners with first-rate biblical study while at the same time addressing the practical concerns of contemporary ministry. The Mission of God's People promises to enliven and refocus the study, teaching, and ministry of those truly committed to joining God's work in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christianity Today Book Award (2011)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51495897366816,"sku":"9780310291121","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/3678\/2112\/files\/8489857e5f0dda2d6314aeee9f67504d.webp?v=1776531222","url":"https:\/\/treewee.store\/products\/the-mission-of-gods-people-a-biblical-theology-of-the-churchs-mission-paperback","provider":"Tree of Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}