Theology of Mission: A Concise Biblical Theology numbers the work of a man

the work of a man who is both a scholarly pastor and a pastoral scholar

quietly hoping to be let in when we decide to open the door

which makes it worth paying attention to

for surely in principle his evangelicalism is neither more nor less than New Testament Christianity

Theology of Mission: A Concise Biblical Theology numbers the work of a manGod's mission is on every page of Scripture. In Theology of Mission: A Concise Biblical Theology, J. D. Payne traces the theme of mission throughout Scripture. The Bible is a story of God's mission. God takes initiative to dwell with humanity. He desires to be known. To this end, he sends and is sent. Through Christ, God redeems sinful humans and recreates the cosmos. And he has invited his people to join in this mission. Payne shows that God's