Read the New Testament missionally

Just published, Laansma, Osbourne & Van Neste, New Testament Theology in Light of the Church's Mission. Excellent book that throws new light on how to read the New Testament with an eye to our twenty-first century call to mission. It isn't surprising that understanding mission needs careful consideration of the context (our generation) and also of the scriptural mandate. Worth getting hold of!

San Francisco

I've just returned from San Francisco having been to the excellent ETS/SBL conferences there. Couldn't help notice the many homeless people on the streets of the beautiful city. They ask for money at every opportunity, and conclude with 'Have a nice day!' There was irony there somewhere, surely!