Evangelism and Social Concern in the Theology of Carl F. H. Henry

Jerry M. Ireland

• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9781498209502
• eBook ISBN: 9781498209519
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Church

How do evangelism and social concern relate to one another in the mission of the church? How should the Old Testament's emphasis on social justice inform the praxis of modern believers? Does the Bible emphasize individual salvation, or does it teach a broader, more inclusive concept?Theologians, missiologists, pastors, and educators have wrestled with these questions for centuries. But especially since the early part of the twentieth century, this debate has increasingly become a point of contention among evangelical Christians, with few indications that a consensus may soon be forthcoming. Yet few have offered so thorough an answer to these questions as has Carl F. H. Henry. Henry's regenerational model of evangelism and social concern stands on the shoulders of Augustine and many others, and offers what may be the best way forward. This book explores Henry's thoughts on this subject and sets him in dialogue with numerous others who have written on these topics. Thus it will prove a valuable resource for all interested in this topic.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Abbreviations
• 1. Evangelism and Social Concern
• 2. Henry’s Life and Impact
• 3. Henry's Theological Method
• 4. Henry and Evangelism
• 5. Henry and Social Concern
• 6. Conclusion
• Bibliography