Announcing the Kingdom
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2003
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Publisher's 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.
Endorsements (7)
“Announcing the Kingdom takes the reader on a panoramic tour of the Kingdom of God from Genesis to Revelation. A theology of mission centered on the Kingdom, it intersects biblical exegesis with missiological reflection to produce a solidly evangelical and relevant understanding of mission for Christians who want to share the good news in today’s troubled world.”
“Art Glasser, an esteemed member of an elite group of modern missionary statesmen/theologians, has drawn on years of biblical scholarship and mission experience to give the church a great gift. Announcing the Kingdom: The Story of God’s Mission in the Bible is the essential book for new generations wishing to engage in mission on the sure foundation of biblical truth. Focusing on the scriptural pervasiveness of Jesus’ favorite subject, Glasser and his talented disciples show plainly that the Kingdom of God is the dominant theme linking the task of mission in both Testaments and make a strong case that it is the one theme upon which it is possible to build a comprehensive biblical theology of mission. Because of their labors, missions in a new millennium has a great new tool for understanding its task, and it will no doubt be and do better because of their efforts.”
“In an age when theologies of mission can be reductionistic in focus and concern, Glasser expounds the biblical revelation with detail and diligence. Announcing the Kingdom analyzes the Kingdom theme from Genesis to Revelation and along the way engages other issues of importance in contemporary debate, such as the centrality of social justice to holistic mission, the question of Jewish evangelization, and the fate of those who do not believe. This volume is a testament to a significant career and a rich foundation for continuing reflection on Christian mission.”
“Announcing the Kingdom challenges biblical scholars to look outwardly and to think missionally and challenges missiologists to base theory and experience in exegesis and biblical theology. While one may not agree with every detail of this theological reconstruction, all will profit immensely from the careful attention given to the biblical text in understanding the central place that mission plays in God’s historical plan of establishing the Kingdom of God. This work will be used with great profit in biblical theology as well as missiology courses.”
“Until now there has been little in-depth analysis of the Bible from a missiological perspective. In this book, a premier mission theologian offers a thought-provoking study of the heart of God for the nations that covers the whole of Scripture.”
“Written from a lifetime of teaching and practice, Arthur Glasser’s Announcing the Kingdom tackles three theological deficiencies in Christendom: the role of the Kingdom of God, the missional nature of Scripture, and the integrative character of the sacred storybook from Genesis to Revelation. Conveyed through humble and honest scholarship, this welcome text tracks the unfolding revelation of the triumphant Kingdom of God that demands a call to conversion of all peoples.”
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