Tag Archives: Cross Cultural Communication
Planting Churches Cross-Culturally — some thoughts
Hesselgrave, David J. Planting Churches Cross-Culturally: North America and Beyond. 2d edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000. David Hesselgrave brings a unique set of experience, education and expertise to the table which makes him the ideal author for a book such … Continue reading
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WHERE IS THEOLOGICAL CONTINUITY FOUND: TEXT OR CONTEXT?–Part 5 and Conclusion
The communication of the gospel is receptor-oriented by nature. Basically, the aim of the gospel is to see the receptor make a faith commitment to Jesus. In order to do this, the receptor has to understand certain facts about Jesus, … Continue reading
WHERE IS THEOLOGICAL CONTINUITY FOUND: TEXT OR CONTEXT?–Part 4
With the unchanging Truth of scripture established, contextualization finds its proper role in securing effective gospel communication. Part of this communication is based on a culturally relevant translation of the biblical text. As John Sailhamer points out, one studies the … Continue reading
Whites, Blacks, Slavery & Reconciliation
Several weeks ago, in response to thoughts I had over the racial problems we have in our country, I posted on recapturing the Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find that post here. I also offered some suggestions for doing … Continue reading
WHERE IS THEOLOGICAL CONTINUITY FOUND: TEXT OR CONTEXT?–Part 3
(Remember these ideas need more development, I have developed a lot since first writing this.) Interpretation and translation based on the author-intended meaning of the text forms the basis for biblical theology. Biblical theology, correctly understood, provides the foundation for understanding the … Continue reading
WHERE IS THEOLOGICAL CONTINUITY FOUND: TEXT OR CONTEXT?–Part 2
Can one conclude with Charles Kraft that the Bible is a holy case-book? To Kraft, the Bible is the record of God’s relationship with different people at different times.[1] Others see the text as a record of God’s revelation, not … Continue reading
