Theology, Piety And Mission

In Theology, Piety, and Mission, cross-cultural missionary Ronaldo Lidrio reflects on the life and influence of Gisbertus Voetius, the first Protestant missiologist. Drawing on Voetiuss theology of missions and church planting, Lidrio lays out principles for us to consider for these activities today.

Read this book to reflect on the powerful combination of theology and piety that must fuel the Great Commission.

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

1. Who Was Gisbertus Voetius?
2. Theocentric and Trinitarian Missiology
3. Church Planting
4. Missiological Considerations for Today
5. Theological Principles for Church Planting

Final Thoughts and Considerations

Appendix 1Doctrinal themes

Appendix 2The phases of a local church

Appendix 3Figures

Bibliography

Endorsements:

Theology, Piety, and Mission concisely explains the Trinitarian missiology of Gisbertus Voetius, helpfully applying it to contemporary issues. Voetius developed the first comprehensive theology of mission almost five hundred years ago. Yet his experiential theology and evangelistic principlesboth being thoroughly theocentric and biblicalmust be studied today, not only for their significant influence on Protestant mission since the seventeenth century, but also for their relevant contribution to contemporary discussions about missio Dei, missional ecclesiology, church planting, and missionary motivation. Missionaries, church planters, and all faithful Christian witnesses will benefit greatly from Ronaldo Lidrios accessible book.

Brian A. DeVries, principal of Mukhanyo Theological College, South Africa

This book makes a valuable contribution to dispelling the myth that the Reformation did not prioritize missions. Lidrio presents a clear and insightful analysis of Voetiuss missiology, offering practical applications for the contemporary church. By examining Voetiuss theological principles for church planting, this study becomes an invaluable source of biblical instruction for missionaries, pastors, and church members. It provides essential insights into the significance of spreading Christs gospel and advancing His kingdom.

Breno Macedo, pastor of Messiahs Independent Reformed Church, Holland, Michigan, and adjunct professor at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

It is a delight to see that Ronaldo Lidrios research on Voetius is being published in English. Lidrio throws open the door, so to speak, for readers to come and sit in the lecture hall of one of Reformed theologys greatest and yet least-known teachers. And much to their surprise and pleasure, readers will find that Voetius was passionate to promote the very thing that Reformed theologians supposedly oppose and underminethe mission of worldwide evangelism through church planting.

Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, from the foreword