The thesis of this book is that fishing is a paradigm of Christian evangelism and missions. Just as Jesus' parables are often called "earthly stories with heavenly meanings," the author regards biblical events involving fishing as "stories with evangelistic meaning." In this book, Greenway shares both his passion for fishing and his passion for "fishing for men." He tells his own "fish" stories, all of them true of course, from his own experiences fishing for fish and fishing for men. These stories, along with Jesus' own ...
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The thesis of this book is that fishing is a paradigm of Christian evangelism and missions. Just as Jesus' parables are often called "earthly stories with heavenly meanings," the author regards biblical events involving fishing as "stories with evangelistic meaning." In this book, Greenway shares both his passion for fishing and his passion for "fishing for men." He tells his own "fish" stories, all of them true of course, from his own experiences fishing for fish and fishing for men. These stories, along with Jesus' own fishing experiences, are used to encourage Christians to make testifying for Jesus their mission in life. The title of the book is an imperative, Fish! Each of the twenty short chapters closes with questions for individual reflection, group discussion, and personal response. Accountability questions keep readers "on the hook," confronting them personally with the call of Jesus.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. The thesis of this book is that fishing is a paradigm of Christian evangelism and missions. Just as Jesus' parables are often called "earthly stories with heavenly meanings, " the author regards biblical events involving fishing as "stories with evangelistic meaning." In this book, Greenway shares both his passion for fishing and his passion for "fishing for men." He tells his own "fish" stories, all of them true of course, from his own experiences fishing for fish and fishing for men. These stories, along with Jesus' own fishing experiences, are used to encourage Christians to make testifying for Jesus their mission in life. The title of the book is an imperative, Fish! Each of the twenty short chapters closes with questions for individual reflection, group discussion, and personal response. Accountability questions keep readers "on the hook, " confronting them personally with the call of Jesus. This 92 page book makes an excellent study guide for churches wanting to encourage their members to be "fishers of men, women, and children" in their own backyards.