Discipling Nations: A World-Transforming Vision for the Great Commission

 

For missionaries seeking a deeper theological framework, this collection of books presents a world-transforming vision of the Great Commission, where the gospel progressively renews individuals, cultures, and nations. Inspired by historic figures like William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” Jonathan Edwards, whose theology of hope fueled global revival, John Calvin, whose teachings shaped a vision of Christ’s dominion, and David Livingstone, whose missionary zeal transformed Africa, these works explore the triumph of Christ’s kingdom through mission work. From the Puritan hope of worldwide renewal to modern strategies for cultural engagement, this list equips serious-minded missionaries (willing to be challenged to think deeper) to pursue the Great Commission with fresh eyes and unwavering confidence in the gospel’s power to transform the world.

 

1. The Puritan Hope by Iain Murray 

2. The Mission of God: A Manifesto of Hope for Society by Joe Boot 

3. The Greatness of the Great Commission: The Christian Enterprise in a Fallen World by Kenneth Gentry

4. Heaven Misplaced: Christ’s Kingdom on Earth by Douglas Wilson

5. The Last Days According to Jesus by RC Sproul

6. Victory in Jesus by Greg Bahnsen 

7. Principles of War by Jim Wilson

8. Ruler of Kings by Joe Boot

9. Gashmu Saith It: How to Build Christian Communities by Douglas Wilson

10. On Earth as in Heaven: Theopolis Fundamentals by Peter Leithart

11. Sphere Sovereignty by Abraham Kuyper

12. How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer