A completely revised and republished edition of one of the classics of evangelism literature in the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition. Dr. Morris's text has been a standard in seminaries, Bible college classes, and adult church school classes for several years. Now, this important text has been completely rewritten by Dr. Morris to reflect the immense changes that have taken place in the world since the first edition. Dr. George Morris, is the Hankey Senior Professor of World Evangelism of the World Methodist Council and one of the globe’s most respected scholars on Evangelism. His works on the theology and practice of evangelism have become standards in seminaries around the world as well as favorites of adult Church School Classes in many local churches. WORLD SCHOLARS PRAISE THE MYSTERY AND MEANING OF CHRISTIAN CONVERSION... "This most readable book is a breath of fresh air! It is fearless in making the transforming experience of Christian conversion accessible to both the person seeking faith and to the curious observer. Morris speaks as one who has personally experienced the mystery of the Christian Conversion. He is honest and matter-of-fact in his approach. He steers clear of romanticizing conversion in a veil of incomprehensible theological terms. He also avoids relegating conversion into a product of emotional manipulation, spiritual bullying and cultural colonization." Dr. R. Grace Imathiu "George Morris probably knows more about conversion than anyone you will ever meet. At seventeen, he experienced it; from his late teens he has preached it; he has seen thousands more experience it; he has studied it with a scholar’s mind and a warm heart, and has taught it in seminaries, churches, and clergy institutes for some four decades. In this book, Dr. Morris brings together both the theological and the experiential. I cannot praise it enough!" Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas "I enthusiastically commend The Mystery and Meaning of Christian Conversion. It is both scholarly and practical, stimulating the mind and inspiring the heart. Dr. Morris grounds this work biblically and theologically. He skillfully uses Wesley and a host of contemporary writers to illustrate the wonder of conversion. The book contains a treasure of preaching material and an extensive bibliography. It is refreshing to hear again the Gospel’s promise of new life in Jesus Christ." Bishop Richard C. Looney "Whether you are an honest seeker, a disheartened church member, or one who desires to share the good news, this book is for you. George Morris is a clear and reliable guide leading us past misunderstandings of conversion to the wonderful new life that God offers us in Christ. It is a journey that enriches our understanding, inspires our discipleship, and opens us to the love of God." Henry H. Knight III PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS BOOK GO TO THE WORLD METHODIST EVANGELISM INSTITUTE, CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, EMORY UNIVERSITY TO UNDERWRITE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WORLDWIDE EVANGELISTIC TRAINING. |
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