Many readers will be nervous about potentially mixing the Bible with culture. Other people are uncomfortable speaking about an “Eastern” perspective. In today’s cultural milieu, such broad descriptions are sure to be criticized. But for the sake of the gospel and the nations, though, we need to take risks. Read more
June 5, 2019
What an atheist taught me about interpreting the Bible
June 5, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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John McDermott was the world’s expert in philosophical pragmatism. He knew everything about William James and John Dewey. McDermott had a reputation around the department. Tough. No nonsense. Sharp tongue. Astute knowledge in about everything. And he was no fan of Christianity. Read more
May 30, 2019
The 3D Gospel is Now in Mandarin
May 30, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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Good news! The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures (by Jayson Georges) has been translated into simplified Chinese characters. It is titled 三维福音. I will only give a brief introduction to The 3D Gospel before highlighting aspects of the new translation. Read more
May 29, 2019
The Problem with Old Half-Truths about the New Perspective
May 29, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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Michael Kruger’s recent post reminds us of problems that occur when we speak in half-truths. In his article, he suggests that the “New Perspective on Paul” (NPP) is a product of our current cultural milieu. He says, My own suspicion is that the New Perspective achieved popularity mainly because young Protestant ministers would rather talk about inclusion and breaking barriers than about the guilt of sin and the pointlessness of trying to erase it by a regimen of good deeds…. Read more
May 23, 2019
The Problem with Defining “People Groups”
May 23, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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Christianity Today’s recent article highlights the problem with the label “unreached people groups” or “UPGs”. While I’m grateful that it puts in public view what has been a growing conversation in missions circles, I think we can press the questions further. Read more
May 22, 2019
Short Video Introduction to “Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes”
May 22, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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What if we read Romans with “Eastern eyes”? Ask yourself, “What would we see?”This short video considers that question. Read more
May 15, 2019
Interview with Scott Moreau about Contextualization
May 15, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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When I began reading Scott Moreau’s Contextualizing the Faith: A Holistic Approach, I immediately wanted to let everyone know about it. He is a well-recognized expert on contextualization. I recently interviewed Scott and today I share with you his responses. Read more
May 8, 2019
7 Reasons Why Sinicization is Not Rhetoric This Time
May 8, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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Some people have expressed their doubt about China’s recent initiative to “Sinicize” Christianity. They suspect the plan is simply propaganda, empty threats or show. After all, haven’t we seen similar programs rolled out in the past? We’ve been there, done that. Or have we? I suggest there are at least seven ways that this current plan to Sinicize Christianity represents more than mere saber rattling. For my previous assessment of China’s Sinicization plan, click here. Seven Reasons China Seems Serious… Read more
May 1, 2019
Reviews of Recent Mission and Culture Books (Plus a Few More)
May 1, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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We can’t read everything. That’s why journals offer book reviews. The recent issue of Themelios contains seven reviews covering a wide range of subjects. Read more
April 24, 2019
Endorsements and Pre-ordering Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes
April 24, 2019 By Jackson Wu
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IVP will release Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes in less than a month. Over the next few weeks, I’ll introduce parts of the book to you. I’m grateful that several noteworthy people have already endorsed the book. E. Randolph Richards was kind enough to write the foreword. Read more
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