Biblical Theology of Missions: Foundations of God’s Mission, Volume-1
By Dr. Venkat Potana
Length4h 59m
About this audiobook
This book presents a compelling vision of mission as the unfolding purpose of God across the entire biblical narrative—from creation to new creation. Dr. Venkat Potana draws on strong theological and missiological training, combined with years of teaching and church engagement, to offer disciplined, careful reflection that unifies Scripture around God’s redemptive purpose. Written with clarity and rigor, it speaks to students, educators, and practitioners alike, integrating doctrine, narrative, and worship into a cohesive theological vision that enriches teaching, preaching, and Christian discipleship.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length4 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 6, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Welcome Note
2Preface
3INTRODUCTION
4The Crisis of Mission Understanding in the Modern Church
5The Need for a Biblical-Theological Reframing
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6The Central Claim of This Work
7The Missio Dei as Organizing Principle
8Methodology of This Book
9Why “Glory of God” Is the Central Frame
10Audience and Purpose of the Book
11Structure of the Entire Project
12Reading Guidance for Students and Scholars
13Opening Theological Statement
14CHAPTER 1 — WHAT IS MISSION?
15The Confusion Around the Word “Mission”
16The Meaning of the Word “Mission”
17Mission in the Bible: Not a Department, but a Story
18Mission as God’s Initiative (Missio Dei)
19Mission as Redemption and Restoration
20False Definitions of Mission
21Toward a Biblical Definition
22Mission as Identity, Not Activity
23CHAPTER 2 — THE MISSIONARY NATURE OF GOD
24Mission Begins in the Heart of God
25The Father as the Sender
26The Son as the Sent One
27The Spirit as the Empowering Presence
28The Trinity as a Sending Community
29Mission as Overflow of Divine Love
30Implications for the Church
31CHAPTER 3 — THE BIBLE AS A MISSIONARY BOOK
32A Misreading of the Bible
33The Bible as One Unified Story
34Mission in Genesis
35Mission in the Old Testament
36Mission in the Gospels
37Mission in Acts and the Epistles
38Mission in Revelation
39The Bible as a “Missionary Narrative”
40Conclusion
41CHAPTER 4 — THE KINGDOM OF GOD AS MISSION FRAMEWORK
42The Central Theme of Scripture
43What is the Kingdom?
44Kingdom and Mission
45The “Already and Not Yet” Kingdom
46Kingdom vs Church
47Kingdom and Society
48Kingdom as Framework for Understanding Mission
49CHAPTER 5 — MISSION AND THE GLORY OF GOD
50The Ultimate Question: Why Mission?
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