9Marks’ recent article about honor, shame, and atonement leaves me at a loss for words. This article is chockfull of inaccurate and misleading claims. This is an opportunity to identify 6 characteristics that plague countless theology debates and correct misrepresentations. Read more
August 27, 2019
How 9Marks Misrepresents Honor and Shame in Atonement
August 27, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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August 21, 2019
Must we choose either biblical theology or missions?
August 21, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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A few years ago, I sat in the lobby of a Thai hotel talking with some friends (all theology nerds like me). Each had lived and worked in cross-cultural contexts for many years. They also struggled to find suitable resources to help their students integrate biblical theology with a focus on missions. Read more
August 14, 2019
The Doctrine of Scripture and Biblical Contextualization
August 14, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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What’s the relationship between contextualization and an evangelical doctrine of the Bible? A biblical doctrine of Scripture leads to a biblical view of contextualization. While affirming the importance of contextualization, we identify biblical boundaries for contextualization that stem from a right view of the Bible. Read more
August 8, 2019
My interview on the New Books in Biblical Studies podcast
August 8, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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Last week, I have the privilege and thrill of being interviewed by Jonathan Wright, who leads the New Books in Biblical Studies Podcast. He and I discussed my new book Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes. It now posted online wherever you get your podcasts. Read more
August 7, 2019
Sinicization with “American Characteristics”
August 7, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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“Sinicization” is the name that describes China’s most recent attempts to systematically undermine Christianity in the country. While such nationalism is antithetical to the gospel, we need to ask, “How do we distinguish nationalism from patriotism?” Practically, when does love for country become idolatry? Read more
August 1, 2019
Register for the 2020 Honor-Shame Conference!
August 1, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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Join us for the 2020 Honor-Shame Conference at Wheaton College! We will explore how honor and shame influence the gospel, the Church, and various other disciplines, including theology, missiology, pastoral ministry, and counseling. Read more
July 31, 2019
Shrewd as Serpents amid Sinicization
July 31, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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This post gives a few miscellaneous updates concerning the government’s efforts to “sinicize” the Chinese church. I highlight how one pastor responded with godly discernment to official edicts that would compromise their Christian witness. Finally, we consider the need to distinguish patriotism and nationalism. Read more
July 24, 2019
How do tight and loose cultures practically influence ministry?
July 24, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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What are a few implications and application of tight and loose cultures? How should this distinction influence contextualization, ministry, leadership development, and the like? Read more
July 17, 2019
Honor, Shame, and Guilt within Tight and Loose Cultures
July 17, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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How does the distinction between tight and loose cultures affect contextualization, churches, ministry strategy, and the inner workings of a mission organization? This is the first in a series to address this question. Specifically, this post considers the relationship between honor-shame and tight-loose cultures. Read more
July 10, 2019
Tight versus Loose? The cultural distinction missionaries aren’t talking about
July 10, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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You’re familiar with shame, guilt, and fear cultures. You know about collectivism and individualism. But have you heard of what social psychologists call tight and loose cultures? Read more
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