God Shines Forth

Many Christians feel anxious, inadequate, or pressured by their surroundings when it comes to sharing their faith and engaging in mission. Michael Reeves and Daniel Hames contend that the most powerful influence on how a believer evangelizes and takes part in missions is their personal relationship with God. They stress that the call to make God known in the world cannot be answered unless a believer first knows God and delights in him.

Hames and Reeves show how this knowledge shapes outreach by working through central biblical teaching: the glory of God, the sacrifice of Christ, the fallen condition of humanity, and the church's future hope. For readers who find these subjects daunting, the authors argue that keeping their attention fixed on the glory of Christ, the Lamb, is what allows the gospel to be seen in their lives.

Written for lay Christians, pastors, and students interested in theology and missions, the book is the final volume in the Union series, which encourages readers toward a deeper enjoyment of God. A shorter companion, What Fuels the Mission of the Church?, by the same two authors, is also available.