About this episode

This episode explores the concept of mission as the central theme of the Bible with insights from Revd Dr Christopher J. H. Wright.

What if mission isn’t just one theme in the Bible — but the very framework that holds the whole story together? In this episode of Oak Hill College’s Deep Roots Podcast , Chris Howles is joined by Revd Dr Christopher J. H. Wright , one of the world’s leading Old Testament scholars and a key voice in global mission theology. Together, they explore what it means to read Scripture through a missional lens — seeing the Bible not as a collection of disconnected texts, but as the unfolding story of the God who is on mission to redeem the world. Chris Wright reflects on the newly released second edition of The Mission of God , first published 20 years ago and now widely used as a core text in theological education around the world. He explains why mission is not something the church does occasionally , but something the church is , and why every Christian is called to participate in God’s purposes — wherever they are. From Luke 24 to Genesis, from Israel’s calling to the Great Commission, this conversation offers deep biblical insight alongside practical wisdom for pastors, leaders, students, and anyone who wants their life to count within God’s great story. Whether you preach, teach…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Howles

Guest: Revd Dr Christopher J. H. Wright

Topics covered

• mission theology
• biblical interpretation
• Christian identity
• the Great Commission
• Old Testament scholarship

Keywords

• mission
• Bible
• theology
• Christianity
• Old Testament
• Scripture
• redemption
• Luke 24
• Genesis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Mission of God

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