{"product_id":"the-world-paperback","title":"The World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Stott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTim Chester\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can Christians effectively engage today's world while staying true to Scripture?\u003c\/b\u003e Calling us to listen well to both the Word and the world, John Stott shows how Christianity can preserve its authentic identity \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e remain relevant to current realities. With the God's Word for Today series, pastor Tim Chester has updated Stott's classic book \u003ci\u003eThe Contemporary Christian\u003c\/i\u003e and made it accessible to new generations of readers.In \u003ci\u003eThe World\u003c\/i\u003e, Stott presents four major aspects of the church's mission--God's assignment to infiltrate the world and share the good news. How do we understand the uniqueness of Christ in a pluralistic world? What is the biblical basis for mission? What is the relationship between evangelism and social responsibility? And what can we learn about mission from the life and work of Jesus? Each chapter includes questions for reflection or discussion.The Christianity of the Bible is not a safe, escapist religion but an explosive force pulling us into the world to witness and serve. This book equips individuals and churches to join the mission that flows from the heart of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn R. W. Stott (1921-2011) was known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among global evangelicals, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant. His many books include \u003ci\u003eBasic Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Cross of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChristian Mission in the Modern World\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Chester is a pastor of Grace Church in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, England, and a faculty member with the Acts 29 Oak Hill Academy. He is the author of over thirty books, including \u003ci\u003eBible Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMission Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClosing the Window\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41922949775495,"sku":"9780830843701","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b38d615879c3abcf35649c4d915b942c.webp?v=1734077288","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-world-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}