An Introduction to the Science of Missions

Bavinck, J. H.

Philadelphia: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1960.

This comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of missions is widely recognized as very reliable and helpful owing to Bavinck’s confidence in the sufficiency of scripture and to his twenty years of experience as pastor and missionary in Southeast Asia. Part one addresses the theory of missions (the author’s biblical theology of missions is worth the price of the book). Part two focuses on the “convictional” aspect of biblical evangelism, arguing that the gospel must expose idolatry. Part three contains a short history of missions.