The relation of the church to missions : the biblical pattern /

Barnard, Laura Belle,

The relation of the church to missions : the biblical pattern / By Laura Belle Barnard. - 1961. - iv, 156 leaves ; 29 cm.

Typescript. Chapter I. The Character and Function of the Church Chapter II. Missionary Witness Essential to God's Purpose of Forming and Sanctifying a Universal Church Chapter III. Church's Missionary Obligation Inherent in Salvation Chapter IV. Missionaries and Churches Under Yoke of Great Commission: The Scriptural Pattern Chapter V. Church Participation in Missions Hindered by Ignorance of Basic Bible Truth Chapter Virgin Islands Churdch Dependent Upon Pastors and Local Leaders



It Is the Body of Christ -- The Great Commission Is Its Charter -- Its World-wide Witness and Fellowship Are Essential -- The New Testament Church Was A Missionary Body. Preparing the Church as Christ's Bride -- Presentation of the Church as Bride -- Testimony of Church to All Realms of Creation. Material Types and Symbols Need Human Voice - Witness of Miracles Limited without Man's Voice -- Limitations of Angelic Ministry -- Salvation as a Message to Be Witnessed by Man. Supernatural Message: Person and Work of Christ -- Supernatural Power for Church's Insufficiency -- Missionaries and Home Churches Identified in Yoke -- Antioch Church a Pattern -- Sharing Alike in Divine Reward and Favor. The Scripture as a Way of Life -- Timeless, Universal Hindrances to Biblical Knowledge -- Biblical Language Versus Present-day Speech -- The Home as a Basic Unit for Moral and Religious Instruction -- Effect of Incomplete Presentation of Salvation Message. Influence of Defective Philosophy of Missions -- Effect of Unfavorable Environment in Churches -- Special Ministry of Mission Boards Limited -- Strategic and Responsible Position of Pastors -- Seminaries and Training Colleges the Key to Enlightened and Equipped Church Leadership.




Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.


Missions--Biblical teaching.
Church--Biblical teaching.

BV4070 / .R453 1961 BV4070