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November 2019

November 13, 2019
Sooner or later, someone will ask the question. Whether at a conference of in personal...
November 06, 2019
If “nations” (ethne) in the Bible does not refer to “people groups,” sociologically-defined, what does...

October 2019

October 28, 2019
For nearly two decades, my heart and mind have squarely been with the Chinese church....
October 23, 2019
Mission agencies often base their strategies on Matthew 24:14, hoping to hasten Christ’s return. Yet,...
October 16, 2019
Doesn’t the Bible tell us to go to the nations? Doesn’t “nations” translate the word...
October 10, 2019
Some people claim that a weakness of the honor-shame movement is “its willingness to adapt...
October 08, 2019
This series answers common objections people have to honor and shame as they relate to...
October 02, 2019
Tabor Laughlin's dissertation explores various factors influencing the cultural adjustment and retention of Chinese missionaries....

September 2019

September 25, 2019
This is the second part of my interview with Scott Callaham about his recently co-edited...
September 18, 2019
Today's post is the first part of my interview with Scott Callaham. I ask Scott...
September 11, 2019
I wanted to write this chapter for a long time. Finally, I got my chance....
September 04, 2019
The most recent issue of Christianity Today focuses attention on Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes!...
September 04, 2019
I just finished reading your thoughtful and careful response. Thank you for your article. You...
September 03, 2019
This series corrects the false impressions conveyed in the 9Marks article. It also spotlights ways...

August 2019

August 28, 2019
9Marks does so much well but representing and responding to issues related to honor and...
August 27, 2019
9Marks’ recent article about honor, shame, and atonement leaves me at a loss for words....
August 21, 2019
A few years ago, I sat in the lobby of a Thai hotel talking with...
August 14, 2019
What's the relationship between contextualization and an evangelical doctrine of the Bible? A biblical doctrine...
August 08, 2019
Last week, I have the privilege and thrill of being interviewed by Jonathan Wright, who...
August 07, 2019
“Sinicization” is the name that describes China’s most recent attempts to systematically undermine Christianity in...
August 01, 2019
Join us for the 2020 Honor-Shame Conference at Wheaton College! We will explore how honor...

July 2019

July 31, 2019
This post gives a few miscellaneous updates concerning the government’s efforts to “sinicize” the Chinese...
July 24, 2019
What are a few implications and application of tight and loose cultures? How should this...
July 17, 2019
How does the distinction between tight and loose cultures affect contextualization, churches, ministry strategy, and...
July 10, 2019
You’re familiar with shame, guilt, and fear cultures. You know about collectivism and individualism. But...
July 03, 2019
The most pressing needs of the Chinese church are theological, missiological, and familial. What does...

June 2019

June 27, 2019
Want to make someone give you a look of surprise? Simply tell them that honor...
June 26, 2019
Consider the Old Testament passages cited by Paul. Those OT texts intertwine honor, shame, and...
June 19, 2019
The biblical authors are much like movie directors. How so? Think of a movie that...
June 11, 2019
Many readers will be nervous about potentially mixing the Bible with culture. Other people are...
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