Abstract
The Second International Congress on World Evangelization, “Lausanne II,” held in Manila, Philippines, July 11–20, 1989, brought together more than 4,000 participants representing about 170 nations. Included were sixty-six representatives from a dozen Soviet republics, from both registered and unregistered churches. Congress planners were disappointed that political turmoil in Mainland China made it impossible for a contingent of 300 Chinese Christians to be present. A task forced headed by John R.W. Stott produced “The Manila Manifesto,” reflecting the substance of plenary addresses and input from many of the special interest tracks.
The first Lausanne Congress, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1974, produced the Lausanne Covenant, which has guided and united many evangelicals in the task of world evangelization.
Highlights of “The Manila Manifesto” are represented in its introductory section titled “Twenty-one Affirmations.” The International Bulletin reprints herethe affirmations and an excerpt from themaintext of the Manifesto dealing with the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
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