The Influence of Eschatology on Missions
The 19th century was the greatest century for missionary advance. The 20th century was the worst century of persecution. The role of Eschatology in Missions is foundational. The Father of Modern Missions, William Carey and the best friend Africa ever had, Dr. David Livingstone; indeed most of the missionaries of the 19th century were inspired by an eschatology of victory, The Puritan Hope, the conviction that God who gave the Great Commission would enable it to be fulfilled. This inspired the missionary pioneers of the 1800’s to endure incredible hardships and make sacrifices that transformed the world. The great missionary hymns – From Greenland’s Icy Mountains and Jesus Shall Reign, testify to the optimistic eschatology of victory which inspired the 19th century missionary pioneers to:
“Expect great things from God! Attempt great things for God!”
From The Frontline-Episode 144-Can We Trust the Experts
From The Frontline-Episode 143-Can We Trust the Textbooks
From The Frontline-Episode 142-Learning from the Persecuted
From The Frontline-Episode 141-USA Elections, Foreign Policy and the Persecuted Church
From The Frontline-Episode 140-Can We Trust the Media
From The Frontline-Episode 139-Can We Trust the Government
From The Frontline-Episode 138-Malice Against Ministries
From The Frontline-Episode 137-Why Communists Strive to Rename Cities and Streets
From The Frontline-Episode 136-When Ministries are Hijacked
From The Frontline-Episode 135-Identifying the Agenda Behind Saturation Media Coverage
From The Frontline-Episode 134-Countering the Subversion of Language
From The Frontline-Episode 133-How Propaganda Changes Perceptions and People
From The Frontline-Episode 132-UN Deception Operation Targets Africa for Abortion
From The Frontline-Episode 131-Effective Evangelism in a Time of Lockdown Lunacy
From The Frontline-Episode 130-Toxic Terminology and the War on Free Speech
From The Frontline-Episode 129-Weaponising Words in the World War of Worldviews
From The Frontline-Episode 128-The Battle for the Mind in the News Media
From The Frontline-Episode 127-War on History-Monuments Under Attack
From The Frontline-Episode 126-Anarchy Leads to Tyranny
From The Frontline-Episode 125-40 Years Ago - The Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission
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