Ten Who Changed the World

by Daniel L. Akin; David Platt

Publisher:

B&H

, 2012

Overview

Ten Who Changed the World is seminary president Daniel Akin’s powerful tribute to the transformational work done by some truly inspiring Christian missionaries. With each profile, he journeys into the heart of that gospel servant’s mission-minded story and makes a compelling connection to a similar account from the Bible.

• David Brainerd (1718-1747; missionary to Native Americans) reminds Akin of Paul’s missionary life in 2 Timothy.
• The faithful ministry of George Leile (1750-1820; missionary to Jamaica) is aligned with Galatians 6.
• William Carey (1761-1834; missionary to India) lives out the Great Commission of Matthew 28.
• There are parallels between Adoniram Judson (1788-1850; missionary to Burma) and Romans 8.
• Lottie Moon (1840-1912; missionary to China) displays the power of a consecrated life described in Romans 12.
• The work of James Fraser (1886-1938; missionary to China) illustrates Revelation 5.
• Eric Liddell (1902-1945; missionary to China), his life documented in the film Chariots of Fire, illuminates Hebrews 12.
• Together, John (1907-1934) and Betty Stam (1906-1934; missionaries to China) embodied Psalm 67.
• William Wallace (1908-1951; missionary to China) was a shining example of Philippians 1.
• Jim Elliot (1927-1956; missionary to Ecuador) is a bold reminder of Psalm 96.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Paul affirms that there are no accidents in the life of the child of God, only providence. In 8:28 we are given a: certain promise (we know); comprehensive promise (all things); comforting promise (work together for good); chosen promise (those who love God); clear promise (called according to his purpose). Paul also affirms the signed, sealed, and settled nature of our salvation through what I like to call the ‘golden chain of redemption.’” (source)

“Consider the call from the Throne above, ‘Go ye,’ and from round about, ‘Come over and help us,’ and even the call from the damned souls below, ‘Send Lazarus to my brothers, that they come not to this place.’ Impelled, then, by these voices, I dare not stay home while Quichuas perish.’” (source)

“Four lessons leap from this text for our blessing and benefit. Each was marvelously lived out by Adoniram and Ann Judson. Each comes in the form of a divine promise.” (source)

“Expect great things. Attempt great things.’ (Later tradition would add ‘from God’ and” (source)

“Bill Wallace was a doctor. His basic ministry was one of healing” (source)

Product Details

• Title: Ten Who Changed the World
• Authors: Daniel L. Akin, David Platt
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Missionaries; Missions; Missions in the Bible
• ISBNs: 9781430077909, 9781433677359, 1433677350, 1430077905
• Resource ID: LLS:AD11494A215FEE9B5251ECF6DEBF8EF5
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-07-08T22:54:49Z