Messiology : the mystery of how God works even when it doesn't make sense to us / [print]
George Verwer.
- Chicago : Moody Publishers, (c)2016.
- 127 pages ; 18 cm
"Foreword by Dr. Greg Livingstone"--Cover.
Messiology -- Fire extinguishers, books, and proverbs -- Unity in the midst of diversity -- Complexity, communication, and messiology -- The church, missions, and Hollywood -- Must we be so dogmatic? -- My story : romance, money, and much mercy -- Not just sin, but mistakes cost -- The leaders God uses -- Worship, walking, and balance -- If you don't want to get hurt, don't play rugby -- Moaners, complainers, and negative thinkers -- Proclamation + social concern and action -- A burden and vision that has never changed -- From your head to your heart to your feet.
"Can God make something of this mess? If anyone can create the term messiology, it's George Verwer. Founder of the world's largest missions organization, George has spent nearly 60 years leading gospel movements around the globe. Witness to not a few failures--including his own--he can still say this: "I believe history will show that God was doing way more in the midst of our messes than we realized at the time." In Messiology, George reflects on his life and ministry to remind us that God works in mysterious ways. He cautions us from getting critical. He urges us toward love, patience, affection, and grace. Major in the majors, minor in rest, and trust God always, even in failure. Read Messiology, and remember that we're better together, even when we fall"--
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