Paul's Theology of Mission

What is remarkable about his research is that his ideas on contextualization that have a biblical and theological foundation and leadership development very effectively reflect recent theoretical study into mission theology. From this perspective, his research effectively introduces mission theology as a comprehensive field of theology. This makes this text an outstanding work that could deliver mission theology to church leaders and missionaries in their entirety. Above all else, the book will also challenge local church leaders to establish missional pastoral philosophy. For modern day leaders in missionary work, Paul's Theology of Mission will act as a guideline for how Paul's missional principles can transcend time and space and then be applied strategically. In addition, for those who may have a heart for missionary work, the book will show them direction as to how Pauline theology which is founded on biblical theological principles should act as their model.



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Paul presented a paradigm for missional contextualization through his work in Europe and Asia. The Gospel is always connected to the contexts and causes reactions and whilst the contents of the message do not change, it must change its surroundings. One must approach contextualization with a general understanding of all theology. In addition, it is deeply related to biblical analytics and demands intense research into the relationship between contextualization and the Scriptures. The entirety of Paul's mission is contextual ministry and his ministry is contextual theology that bridges man and the Gospel.

The Apostle Paul's contextualization was inspirational, flexible, it sparked change, it was systematic, and apostolic which makes it the perfect alternative for proclaiming the Gospel in the modern world without falling into the trap of Syncretism and Pluralism. p.386.

Foreword 3

(Dr. Sung-Tae Kim, Professor of Missiology at Chongshin Univ. Theological Seminary)

Preface to the English Edition 8

Preface to the 2nd Korean Edition 9

Preface to the 1st Korean Edition 12



Chapter 1 Introduction:

The Need for a Missionary Model with an Apostolic Approach 15

1. Two Structures of Missions as the Essence of the Church 15

2. The Rights and Wrongs of Mission 18

3. Why Paul's Way? 19

4. The Purpose and Value of Researching Paul's Theology of Mission 25

5. The Methods for Researching Paul's Theology of Mission and its Limits 27



Chapter 2 The Historical Background of the Age of Paul's Mission 35

1. Politics and History in the Time of Paul 36

2. Society and Culture in the Time of Paul 44

3. Religion and Philosophy in the Time of Paul 49

4. Judaism and Hellenism in the Time of Paul 60

5. Paul's Interpretation of the Relationship between Law and the Gospel 70

6. The Significance of the Early Christianity in the Roman World 74

7. The Development of the Early Church in the Time of Paul 76

8. Conclusion 79



Chapter 3 Understanding Paul's Mission Ideology 91

1. Paul's Life and Intellectual Background 92

2. In Defense of Paul's Apostleship 102

3. The Testimony of Paul's Mission According to the Acts 106

4. Theological Ideas at the Heart of Paul's Mission 119

5. Conclusion 130



Chapter 4 The Nature of the Apostolic Church for Paul's Mission 137

1. The Priestly Ecclesiology of the Old Testament 140

2. The Old Testament and Prophetic Ecclesiology 153

3. Jesus' Great Commission as the Foundation of the Apostolic Church 163

4. The Apostolic Church Viewed from the Perspective

of the Great Commission 171

5. The Apostolic Ecclesiology in Paul's Missional Community 186

6. Paul's Apostolic Church and the Great Commission 203

7. Conclusion 204



Chapter 5 Understanding Paul's Model for Contextualization 219

1. The Definition and Paradigm of Contextualization 222

2. The Need for Paul's Missional Contextualization 240

3. The Principles of Paul's Missional Contextualization 251

4. The Reality of Paul's Missional Contextualization 258

5. A Model for Contextualization in Paul's Mission 270

6. Paul's Contextualization & the Great Commission 281

7. Conclusion 283



Chapter 6 Understanding Paul's Model for Leadership Development 291

1. The Definition, Types and Models of Leadership Development 294

2. The Basic Patterns for Paul's Leadership Development 307

3. The Principles of Leadership in Paul's Mission 315

4. The Reality of Leadership Development in Paul's Mission 320

5. A Model For Leadership Development in Paul's Missional Community 329

6. Paul's Leadership Development and the Great Commission 337

7. Conclusion 338



Chapter 7 Applying Paul's Missional Theology to Modern Ministry 347

1. Theological Issues for Modern Mission Work 348

2. Application for Modern Missionary Work 361

3. The Suitability of Paul's Missiology for Modern Missionaries 375

4. Conclusion 376



Chapter 8 Conclusion: The Future of Korean Missional Theology 383

1. Summary 384

2. The Tasks Ahead 387



Appendix 1. The Role & Task of Reformist Mission Theology 393

Appendix 2. The Korean Church of Today in Need of Strategic Education and Training for Short Term Missions 423

Appendix 3. A Study of the Relationship Between Modern Evangelism & Social 457

References 489

Gyeong-Ho Jung Dr. Gyeong-Ho Jung graduated with a B.A. in English Education from Daegu University and moved on to pursue his M.Div.Equ., Th.M. and Ph.D. at Chongshin University. He is currently the director of Korea Campus Crusade for Christ(KCCC) in Daegu region and a professor of Missiology at Chongshin Theological Seminary, and the Missions pastor at Daegu Dong-Mak Church.