Paradigms in Conflict - by David J Hesselgrave (Paperback)

About the Book

Drawing from Scripture, social sciences, and history, David J. Hesselgrave tackles the most pressing issues facing missionaries today. The author and contributors show how theological issues have real impact on missions, and they present arguments on both sides of the fifteen subjects of debate while also offering their own biblically informed perspectives on the subjects. Despite rapid global changes, Hesselgrave holds that much of traditional theory, practice, and theology is still valid, if not essential, for the future of Christian missions. Current and prospective missionaries, pastors, seminary students, missions committee members, and laypeople interested in world Christianity will all benefit from the discussions covered in this book, including: Sovereignty and free will: An impossible mix or a perfect match? Common ground and enemy territory: How should we approach adherents of other faiths? Business as mission: When is it mission and when is it not? Harvest missions and pioneer missions: Discipling the masses or reaching to the margins? This updated and expanded edition includes five more questions along with new applications and reflections on the ten questions presented in the first edition. --

Book Synopsis

Drawing from Scripture, social sciences, and history, David J. Hesselgrave tackles the most pressing issues facing missionaries today.

The author and contributors show how theological issues have real impact on missions, and they present arguments on both sides of the fifteen subjects of debate while also offering their own biblically informed perspectives on the subjects. Despite rapid global changes, Hesselgrave holds that much of traditional theory, practice, and theology is still valid, if not essential, for the future of Christian missions.

Current and prospective missionaries, pastors, seminary students, missions committee members, and laypeople interested in world Christianity will all benefit from the discussions covered in this book, including:

• Sovereignty and free will: An impossible mix or a perfect match?
• Common ground and enemy territory: How should we approach adherents of other faiths?
• Business as mission: When is it mission and when is it not?
• Harvest missions and pioneer missions: Discipling the masses or reaching to the margins?

This updated and expanded edition includes five more questions along with new applications and reflections on the ten questions presented in the first edition.

Review Quotes

"[Hesselgrave] explores a wide range of different approaches [the questions in this book], but he does not leave it there. His own best judgment is also boldly but humbly presented. I cannot think of anyone better qualified to attempt so magnificent a challenge."--Ralph D. Winter, Founder, U.S. Center for World Mission (6/12/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"[Paradigms in Conflict] enables us to think wisely and deeply about taking the unchanging message of the Christian gospel and making it meaningful to people in various situations and cultures."--David S. Dockery, President, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (6/12/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"An enduring contribution to the evangelical missions movement at this important juncture."--Andreas J. Köstenberger, Research Professor, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (6/12/2018 12:00:00 AM)