Berkhof speaks of the new realities this missionary preaching has brought into the world: a new understanding of man and nature, and a new recognition of the world as a unity. He finds in Christian missions an evidence of the power of Christ’s resurrection: “What is true of Christ’s suffering is also true of the power of his resurrection. This power manifests itself not only in the individual, but also in the Church as a whole. As such it is of constitutional significance for the Kingdom and its