How does the heart of Lutheran theology ignite the mission of the church? Explore the formative power of justification that unites, motivates, and shapes the global witness of faith--where missiology meets the promise of salvation.
Author Georg Vicedom (1903-74) weaves together deep scriptural foundations and lived church history in this incisive reflection on the enduring relationship between justification and Christian mission. This polemics book sets aside conventional mission motives and puts front and center the radical claim that the church's mission flows directly from the Gospel's transformative force.
With clear-eyed analysis and ecumenical awareness, Vicedom addresses modern crises: the church's inner doubts, external challenges, and shifting cultural landscapes. Drawing richly on Reformation convictions and biblical proclamation, he uncovers why justification is not simply a doctrine to confess, but the ongoing wellspring of hope, unity, and urgency that powers every aspect of gospel proclamation.
Topics you will explore include:
- Missionary Vocation
- The Church's Identity as Both Recipient and Instrument of Divine Mercy
- Shaping Authentic Community through Word and Sacrament
Your eyes will be opened to practical implications for today's world--questions of church growth, faithful witness, and unity across cultures and nations surface with clarity. Pastors, students, and anyone drawn to Lutheran theology or the history of Christian mission will find this a focused, thoughtful resource that connects deep soteriology to the living mission of God.
