Book Reviews: The church’s mission and vision, globally and locally
If you enjoy doomsaying and ecclesiastical bad news, then Christ Our Reconciler: The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (IVP Books, 2012) is not for you. A published collection of the messages delivered at the Congress held in Cape Town three years ago, this book is passionate, hopeful—and extremely encouraging. From the clear-eyed theological vision articulated by the speakers to the heartrending testimonies of suffering for Christ, this account of Cape Town 2010 will convict and inspire anyone who loves Jesus Christ and His church.
Nearly 2,000 delegates from almost 200 countries were present at the conference, while the speakers—which included John Piper, Tim Keller, Os Guinness Ajith Fernando, and Benjamin Kwashi—represented something of a who’s who of world evangelicalism....
PS wrote: I just have to wonder at articles like this one. I wonder how it is that anyone who preaches and understands the gospel can believe that they are going to "attract " people into belief in Christ. How many people did Noah get saved ...or how bout Lot? The Word (Christ) is proclaimed we being His witnesses. It is His job to add to the elect. This is why there are so many out there that claim to know Christ...but He does not know them.
Your comment was right on in my opinion. Thanks it was a blessing to me.
I just have to wonder at articles like this one. I wonder how it is that anyone who preaches and understands the gospel can believe that they are going to "attract " people into belief in Christ. How many people did Noah get saved ...or how bout Lot? The Word (Christ) is proclaimed we being His witnesses. It is His job to add to the elect. This is why there are so many out there that claim to know Christ...but He does not know them.
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