The Story of God's Mission in the Bible Glasser, Arthur F. creator Gilliland, Dean S. Van Engen, Charles E. text xx Grand Rapids, Mich Baker Academic 2003 9999 monographic und eng

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400 p. ; 23 cm. 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. Arthur F. Glasser with Charles E. Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland, and Shawn B. Redford Missions—Biblical teaching BV2073 .G54 2003 97808010262630801026261 240419