Category Archives: Lesslie Newbigin
“An explosion of joy” by Lesslie Newbigin
“There has been a long tradition which sees the mission of the Church primarily as obedience to a command. It has been customary to speak of ‘the missionary mandate.’ This way of putting the matter is certainly not without justification, … Continue reading
“The illumination of the gospel” by Lesslie Newbigin
“Once again it has to be said that there can be no going back to the ‘Constantinian’ era. It will only be by movements that begin with the local congregation in which the reality of the new creation is present, … Continue reading
“The gospel calls us back again and again” by Lesslie Newbigin
“The logic of mission is this: the true meaning of the human story has been disclosed. Because it is the truth, it must be shared universally. It cannot be private opinion. When we share it will all peoples, we give … Continue reading
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“The only hermeneutic of the gospel” by Lesslie Newbigin
“I have come to feel that the primary reality of which we have to take account in seeking for a Christian impact on public life is the Christian congregation. How is it possible that the gospel should be credible, that … Continue reading
