Announcing the Kingdom: The Story of God s Mission in the Bible

Description

Announcing the Kingdom provides a comprehensive survey of the biblical foundation of mission. It investigates the development of the kingdom of God theme in the Old Testament, describing what the concept tells us about God s mission in creation, the flood, and the covenant with Abraham. It then describes God s mission through the nation of Israel during the exodus, at Mt. Sinai, and through the kings of Israel. The book then examines God s mission as Israel is sent into exile and the stage is set for the Messiah s coming.
Finally, the book considers the fulfillment of the kingdom of God through Jesus Christ and the church. It examines Jesus parables and ministry, his proclamation of God s kingdom among the nations, and the work of the Holy Spirit through the church.
Announcing the Kingdom is the product of Arthur Glasser s more than thirty years of teaching and has been used by thousands of students at Fuller Theological Seminary. Now revised by Glasser s colleagues, this study provides mission workers and students with a new understanding of their calling and its biblical foundation.