The Christian and the "Old" Testament
Drawing from biblical mandates and historical examples, the author encourages believers to view mission as both proclamation of the gospel and acts of service, grounded in humility and genuine love. Contextualization and mutual learning are presented as vital for effective ministry in today’s diverse, interconnected world. Ultimately, the work calls for a renewal of mission practice—one that honors the faithful witness of the past while engaging the present and future with creativity, respect, and courage.
Endorsements
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No single question about the Bible is more crucial, more basic, more troublesome, more complex, more profound, more weighty or more urgent than the question of the true nature of the connection between the religion/faith of the Old Testament and that of the New Testament... It cuts to the heart of the often misunderstood dynamics of the global mission movement. It sheds light on practically every page of the Bible.
Here Kaiser is at his best, warmly down to Earth, personable, exuberantly encouraging, making profound insights plain... We are not talking now about common knowledge, widely accepted perspective; in these talks you will find unusual and crucial insights that are not common although they ought to me and must be.
Ralph D. Winter, Ph.D.U.S. Center for World Mission
Additional Details
- Pages: 322
- Publisher: William Carey Library
- Binding: Paperback
- Publish Year: 1999
- ISBN: 9780878082926
- Vendor: William Carey Library