Foundations For Mission Research Articles

Mission and the book of Acts in a pluralist society

A critical aspect of understanding the “missiology” of Acts is discerning the proper relationship between christology and mission practice. By analyzing the narrative construal of mission in Acts, I will show that Luke defines christology and missiology in relation to one another (Luke 24:47–49). Universal mission is not merely a secondary consequence of who Jesus is, but a basis for recognizing the full reality of Jesus’ lordship. According to Acts, the knowledge that comes with mission practice is as critical to understanding who Jesus is as understanding Jesus’ identity is a prerequisite for universal mission. This study will offer a (re)construction of mission theology for an intercultural context: first, by contesting the mission-as-mandate model that has dominated the imagination of mission practitioners; and, second, by showing how proper mission in Luke’s narrative world entails the practice of mission in which one “discovers” who Jesus is through participation in universal witness (especially to the ethnically “other”—e.g. Acts 10) rather than through imparting full knowledge to convert the other. Indeed, mission may bear an epistemological weight which, Acts suggests, radically challenges Christendom legacies of mission and offers a new foundation for mission as intercultural interdependence.

Biblical foundations for mission

The Church has been a missionary from its very inception. From the Apostolic to our contemporary times this comprehension has been preserved by the Church. This shift from its parental religion Judaism is well noticed and becomes prominent in all the activities of evangelization. Undoubtedly, there is some solid biblical basis for the missionary task undertaken from the apostolic times. But why did the Church do so and how do the Church maintain this mandate? An honest exploration of the biblical basisand the role of the Holy Spirit is being investigated in this article. The prominent role of the Holy Spirit seen as an instrument for this understanding and the role of the Holy Spirit has been seen as the foundation for the mission.

Book Review: Foundations for Mission

Book Review: Foundations for Mission

The Development of the Spiritual Life as the Foundation for Mission

The Development of the Spiritual Life as the Foundation for Mission

Zending: waarom? Verbond als antwoord

Mission: why? Covenant as answer In this article we probe the possibilities of a covenantal approach towards Reformed mission theology. Dogmatically the interrelationship between covenant and creation is focused upon from a structure-analytical perspective on covenant. Missiologically a covenantal approach towards mission is developed – an approach in which the missio dei and the missiones ecclesiae are interlinked regarding the forensic foundation of mission. In conclusion the relevance of covenantal cult and law for mission is emphasized.

Foundations for Mission and the Study of World Christianity

AbstractIn this Forum Paper, Henry Martyn Lecturer Graham Kings reflects on three aspects of the legacy of nineteenth century Indian missionary Henry Martyn. The first aspect is that of Martyn as linguist and translator, the second is that of Martyn as a model and inspirer of missionaries, and the third aspect is the legacy of scholarship that Martyn's memory has inspired. Kings focuses particularly on the promise of the newly-relocated Henry Martyn Library at Westminster College, Cambridge.

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission

Book Review: The Biblical Foundations for Mission