<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Conversion is a critical part of Evangelical theology and missiology. It has been defined as a crisis experience or a decision at a specific point in time. However, there is always an aspect of development, a process, involved. Increasingly, the phenomenon of conversion of those from non-Christian backgrounds, for example from other world religions, indicates that how they become followers of Christ is often characterised by a gradual journey, sometimes accompanied by visions and dreams. This paper looks at the phenomenon of conversion through a historical and missiological lens to explain and understand the dynamics of the conversion.</p></abstract>

Conversion is a critical part of Evangelical theology and missiology. It has been defined as a crisis experience or a decision at a specific point in time. However, there is always an aspect of development, a process, involved. Increasingly, the phenomenon of conversion of those from non-Christian backgrounds, for example from other world religions, indicates that how they become followers of Christ is often characterised by a gradual journey, sometimes accompanied by visions and dreams. This paper looks at the phenomenon of conversion through a historical and missiological lens to explain and understand the dynamics of the conversion.

Becoming a Follower of Christ: Exploring Conversion Through Historical and Missiological Lenses

International Baptist Theological Study Centre & Vrije Universiteit

Perichoresis

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Conversion is a critical part of Evangelical theology and missiology. It has been defined as a crisis experience or a decision at a specific point in time....

Becoming a Follower of Christ: Exploring Conversion Through Historical and Missiological Lenses

Pubblicato online: 16 apr 2018

Pagine: 21 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2018-0002

Parole chiave
conversion, Evangelical, proselyte, convert, allegiance

© 2018 Rupen Das, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Becoming a Follower of Christ: Exploring Conversion Through Historical and Missiological Lenses

Pubblicato online: 16 apr 2018

Pagine: 21 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2018-0002

Parole chiaveconversion, Evangelical, proselyte, convert, allegiance

© 2018 Rupen Das, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Parole chiave
conversion, Evangelical, proselyte, convert, allegiance