What is the Mission of the Church? Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission, by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert.
This review examines DeYoung and Gilbert's critique of contemporary missional theology, particularly the transformationalist worldview influenced by neo-Calvinist thought. The reviewers argue that the book successfully redirects the church toward a biblically-grounded understanding of its primary mission—the Great Commission—rather than cultural transformation and social justice activism.
What is the Mission of the Church? Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission, by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert. Wheaton, Crossway, 2011. 288 pages. Softcover. ISBN 978-1-4335-2690-9. [Reviewed by Rev. Cory Griess.] "Be missional," "transform culture," "build the kingdom," "be incarnational," "be Jesus to the world," "ensure social justice," "be kingdom agents," "seek the Shalom of the city." If you have heard any of these buzzwords you have come into contact with the...
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