10 Who Changed the World - by Akin (Paperback)

About the Book

The accounts of historic missionaries (William Wallace, Eric Liddell, Lottie Moon, Jim Elliot, John & Betty Stam, David Brainerd, William Carey, Adoniram Judson, James Fraser, and George Leile) remind us how to live out what the Bible says.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"As a lover of rich and readable biography, I thank God for this explosion of inspiration."
John Piper

"A powerful book . . . read it, and pray that the next edition tells the stories of thousands who similarly changed the world."
R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"These ten compelling biographies will stir your soul ten times over, inspiring you to pray, give, and if called, go for the sake of the gospel."
C. J. Mahaney, president, Sovereign Grace Ministries

"It is rare that a book has such a profound impact upon my life that I leave its reading with a certainty that I have known the nudge of God. But when I finished Ten Who Changed the World, I found myself near the point of tears. Above all, I came away pleading with Him to take my wretched life and shape it that I might be used, even if only slightly, like these heroes of the faith."
Thom S. Rainer, president and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources

About the Author

Daniel L. Akin is president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. His previous books include Engaging Exposition, God on Sex, and A Theology for the Church. Akin and his wife have four adult sons and a growing number of grandchildren.