God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church (Michael Reeves & Daniel Hames)

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Why Missions and Evangelism Are an Overflow of Delighting in God

Evangelism and missions are parts of the Christian life often accompanied by fears, insecurities, and cultural pressures. In this addition to the Union series, Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves argue that an individual’s relationship with God influences their evangelism and missions more than anything else. Scripture clearly shows that a believer’s responsibility is to make God known in the world, but this cannot be done without first knowing and enjoying God.

To illustrate how knowledge of God influences evangelism and missions, Hames and Reeves address biblical themes such as the glory of God, Christ’s sacrifice, the fallenness of man, and the church’s future hope. There is hope for those who find these topics intimidating—when believers focus on the glory of the lamb of God, the gospel will shine through them.

Ideal for Laypeople, Pastors, and Students: Specifically for those interested in theology and missions

Union Series: The final book in the Union series which invites readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God

Concise Version Also Available: What Fuels the Mission of the Church? by Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves

Biblically Grounded: Teaches how biblical themes such as the glory of God, Christ’s sacrifice, the fallenness of man, and the church’s future hope inform evangelism and missions

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Endorsements

“The church in the West is experiencing a lull in evangelism at a time when the need has never been greater—nor the opportunity brighter—for the church to tell the world the good news in Jesus. In God Shines Forth, Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves take us to the heart of the biblical motivation to share Christ: a proper vision of our great and glorious God. The more we are overflowing with the glorious love of God, the more we will overflow with words of the gospel to others. This book will show you how to overflow with gospel love.”

Ed Stetzer, Executive Director, Wheaton College Billy Graham Center

“I could hardly put this book down—it made my heart sing. God Shines Forth is an immensely joyful and faith-building encouragement to all who love and long to enjoy and participate in God’s mission.”

Gloria Furman, coeditor, Joyfully Spreading the Word; author, Missional Motherhood

Table of Contents

Series Preface

Introduction: The Great Admission

Chapter 1: The Glory of God

Chapter 2: The Lamb on His Throne

Chapter 3: Fullness

Chapter 4: Emptiness

Chapter 5: Born in Zion

Chapter 6: Arise, Shine!

Chapter 7: Those Who Look to Him Are Radiant

Chapter 8: We Will See Him as He Is

General Index

Scripture Index

Product Details

Title: God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church  

Author: Michael Reeves & Daniel Hames

Publisher: Crossway Publishing

Pages: 176

Binding: Hardcover w/ Jacket

Size: 21.5 x 13.9 cm

ISBN: 9781433575143