Missional Theology: An Introduction

by John Franke

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2020

Overview

The notion of missional church and theology has become ubiquitous in the current ecclesial and theological landscape. But what is it all about? In this clear and accessible introduction to missional theology, noted theologian John Franke connects missional Christianity with the life and practice of the local church. He helps readers reenvision theology, showing that it flows from an understanding of the missional character and purposes of God. Franke also explores the implications of missional theology, such as plurality and multiplicity.

Key Features

• Explores the implications of missional theology, such as plurality and multiplicity
• Connects missional Christianity with the life and practice of the local church
• Examines how theology flows from an understanding of the missional character and purposes of God

Contents

• Missional God
• Missional Church
• Missional Theology
• Missional Multiplicity
• Missional Solidarity
• Conclusion

Top Highlights

“The two commissions are indivisibly linked, showing that the Jesus story is intended as a continuation of Israel’s story with a common concern: the creation of a new community formed by God’s love and committed to the establishment of that love throughout the earth in order to bring about a new world—a world where the will of God is done on earth as in heaven.” (Page 26)

“God is the fountain of sending love. This is the deepest source of mission. It is impossible to penetrate deeper still.’¹¹ There is mission because God loves.” (Page 8)

“Peace and harmony in the world are central to the mission of God” (Page 24)

Product Details

• Title: Missional Theology: An Introduction
• Author: John Franke
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 180
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Missions; Theology
• ISBNs: 9781493427062, 9780801036354, 9781540963505, 9781493427048, 1493427067, 0801036356, 1540963500, 1493427040
• Resource ID: LLS:MSSNLTHNNTRDCTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:39:04Z

About John Franke

John R. Franke is a Christiantheologian and is professor of theology at Biblical Seminary in Hatfield, PA. Franke received a BA from Nyack College, an MA from Biblical Theological Seminary, studied at Drew University, and received his D.Phil. from the University of Oxford.

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