The great story and the great commission : participating in the biblical drama of mission /
Christopher J. H. Wright.
- xiv, 156 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Acadia studies in Bible and theology .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A missional hermeneutic of scripture -- The great story as a drama in seven acts -- What does the great story do? -- The great commission and the five marks of mission -- Building the church through evangelism and teaching -- Serving society through compassion and justice -- The goodness and glory of creation -- The goal of creation -- The great story, the great commission, and the church's mission.
"A highly-regarded scholar and speaker offers a succinct treatment of the Bible's grand narrative and how this influences believers' understanding of their mission in the world"--