Spirituality and Religion

Biblical Theology of Missions: Theological Themes in Mission, Volume-6

By Dr. Venkat Potana

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In this profound and insightful work, Dr. Venkat Potana presents God’s mission as the unifying theme of Scripture, weaving together creation, redemption, kingdom, church, and the hope of the nations. With biblical depth, theological clarity, and spiritual passion, each chapter reflects careful scholarship while remaining accessible to readers. What makes this volume especially valuable is its engagement with contemporary issues such as salvation, justice, culture, and religious pluralism. This book will greatly enrich pastors, students, missionaries, and all who seek a deeper understanding of God’s redemptive purpose and the church’s participation in His mission. — Rev. Jonathan R. Caldwell

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GenreSpirituality and Religion

Length5 hrs 8 mins

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Publish dateMay 12, 2026

LanguageEnglish

1Welcome Note

27The Kingdom in Jesus’ Teaching

2About the Book

28Emergence of the Church

3Preface

29Distinction Between Kingdom and Church

4INTRODUCTION

30The Church Serving the Kingdom

5CHAPTER 1 — MISSIO DEI (MISSION OF GOD)

31Dangers of Confusing Kingdom and Church

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6Historical Development of Missio Dei

32Eschatological Fulfillment

7Mission Rooted in the Nature of God

33CHAPTER 5— MISSION AND JUSTICE

8Mission Through the Biblical Narrative

34Justice in the Old Testament

9The Church Participating in God’s Mission

35Jesus and Justice

10Missio Dei and Global Redemption

36Justice and the Early Church

11Theological Strengths and Misuses

37Evangelism and Social Responsibility

12CHAPTER 2 — TRINITY AND MISSION

38Mission Amid Oppression

13The Father as Sender

39Justice and Eschatological Hope

14The Son as Embodied Mission

40CHAPTER 6— MISSION AND CULTURE

15The Spirit as Empowering Presence

41Culture Within Creation

16Trinitarian Cooperation in Mission

42Gospel Crossing Cultures

17Church Reflecting Trinitarian Life

43Contextualization

18Trinitarian Mission and the Nations

44Syncretism and Faithfulness

19CHAPTER 3— SALVATION AND MISSION

45Indigenous Christianity

20Salvation in the Old Testament Story

46Mission in Globalized Culture

21Salvation Through Christ

47CHAPTER 7— RELIGIOUS PLURALISM

22Personal and Corporate Salvation

48The Reality of Religious Diversity

23Salvation and the Kingdom

49Biblical Uniqueness of Christ

24Holistic Dimensions of Salvation

50Early Church in Pluralistic Society

25Salvation and Global Mission

51Mission and Respectful Engagement

26CHAPTER 4— KINGDOM VS CHURCH

52CONCLUSION

About the author

Dr. Venkat Potana

Dr. Venkat Potana is a professor, pastor, theologian, missiologist, and author with over 30 years of ministry experience across India and the United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Missiology, along with advanced studies in intercultural studies, philosophy, social work, and divinity. He has trained and mentored thousands of students, pastors, and leaders globally. Dr. Potana has authored more than 50 books on theology, missions, family, and discipleship, and continues to serve through teaching, writing, and itinerant ministry based in Dallas, Texas.View all by Dr. Venkat Potana