Missions in the Age of the Spirit
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Overview
Missions in the Age of the Spirit
by John V. York
Dr. York surveys the mission theme present throughout Scripture, which he sees as the lens of
continuity that brings the Bible into focus. God’s plan has always been a redemptive blessing
of the nations. York challenges believers to join the mission of God (
missio Dei) in His
redemptive pursuit of the nations through the power of the Holy Spirit. What is the task of the
church for the future? Dr. York answers: “Let all who contemplate Christ’s mission be filled
with the Holy Spirit, be prepared to the fullest extent possible, be confident of divine
blessing, and then run to the battle. And run to win!”
Reviews
“John V. York’s
Missions in the Age of the Spirit is an excellent introduction to
Pentecostal missiology. Grounded in Scripture, cognizant of history, and attentive to best
missionary practices, this book should find a welcome home in the library of every Pentecostal
minister.”—George O. Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God
Product Details
Format: paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5½ x 8½
ISBN: 9780882434643
Publisher: Logion Press
Pub. Date: June 6, 2000
Meet the Author
John V. York was the director of the Africa Theological Training Service and area
director-at-large for Africa for the Assemblies of God World Missions. He spent thirty-one
years ministering in Africa, including serving as the principal of the Eastern and the Northern
Nigeria Bible colleges. He was also the founding director of the Nigerian Advance School of
Theology. York earned an MA in missiology from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and
a Doctor of Missiology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Bryon D. Klaus
Preface
UNIT ONE: Reading the Bible Missiologically
Introduction
1.
Missio Dei in the Pentateuch and Historical Books: God’s Plan
Revealed
2.
Missio Dei in the Poetical Books and the Prophets: Celebration, Covenant
Lawsuit, and New Beginnings
3.
Missio Dei in the Gospels: Proclamation of a King
4.
Missio Dei in Acts and the Pauline Epistles: the Church in Action
5.
Missio Dei in the General Epistles and Revelation: Mission
Accomplished
UNIT TWO: Missions Through the Centuries
Introduction
6. Approaching Mission History
7. The Apostolic Church and Mission
8. De-emphasizing
Missio Dei
9. Shifting Paradigms
UNIT THREE: The Challenge of the Future
10. Spiritual Formation in the Light of the Cross
11. Holy Spirit Baptism
12. Devotional Habit
13. Missionary Call
14. Personal and Social Formation
15. The Missionary Task
Selected Bibliography
Scripture Index
Subject Index