Steve Addison gleans the characteristics of the dynamic missionary movement from biblical, historical and contemporary case studies. Addison shows how these factors recur in every period of Christian expansion, and suggests that Christianity's distinction as a historical movement lies in its power to outlast the centuries.
LET GOD DISRUPT YOUR WORLD AND SHOW YOU WHAT HE CAN DO. When we open the book of Acts, we're struck by the gap between our experience and the movement described in its pages. The book of Acts calls us back to the beginning-to a movement born in obscurity, captivated by God's grace, devoted to prayer and the spread of his Word. A movement that was bold in persecution, generous in love, alive with God's presence, and on the move from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. What if Luke isn't just telling us, "This is how it was," but he's also saying, "This is how it can be"? This book combines insightful commentary with stories and lessons from across the globe, inspiring readers to join the movement of God, as it stretches from where they are to every place and every people.
The narrative explores the transformative period after Jesus' resurrection, highlighting how he rejuvenated his disheartened disciples. Over the course of forty days, he equipped them spiritually and emotionally for their critical mission to spread his teachings globally. This account emphasizes themes of restoration, hope, and the empowerment necessary to overcome doubt and despair.