How the Church Fulfills the Mission of Christ with Brian Tabb

About this episode

Caleb Lenard discusses with Dr. Brian Tabb how the Emmaus Road narrative informs the Church's mission and preaching.

How does the "Emmaus Road" narrative reshape our understanding of the entire Bible? In this episode, Caleb sits down with Dr. Brian Tabb, President of Bethlehem College and Seminary, to discuss his book After Emmaus . They explore why the Old Testament is the essential foundation for the Church’s mission and how Jesus’s own hermeneutic should guide our preaching today. Key topics include: The Emmaus Framework: How Jesus taught the disciples to read the Law, Prophets, and Psalms. Biblical Theology: Connecting the dots between ancient scripture and the Great Commission. Suffering & Glory: Understanding the pattern of Christ’s life as the pattern for the Church. Practical Ministry: How pastors can move from "text to task" without falling into moralism. Whether you are a student of theology or a local church leader, this conversation offers a profound look at how the mission of the Church is a direct fulfillment of the scriptural story. Resources: After Emmaus: How the Church Fulfills the Mission of Christ by Brian Tabb What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission by Greg Gilbert and Kevin DeYoung

People in this episode

Host: Caleb Lenard

Guest: Brian Tabb

Topics covered

• Emmaus Road narrative
• Church's mission
• Biblical theology
• Suffering and glory
• Practical ministry

Keywords

• Emmaus Road
• Church mission
• Biblical theology
• Great Commission
• practical ministry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bethlehem College and Seminary

Books & works: After Emmaus, What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission

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