This series answers common objections people have to honor and shame as they relate to the gospel and contextualization. In this first part, I’ll comment on the biblical interpretation. Read more
This series answers common objections people have to honor and shame as they relate to the gospel and contextualization. In this first part, I’ll comment on the biblical interpretation. Read more
Tabor Laughlin's dissertation explores various factors influencing the cultural adjustment and retention of Chinese missionaries. In this post, I will only highlight what Laughlin calls the “four key conclusions” of his study. Read more
This is the second part of my interview with Scott Callaham about his recently co-edited book "World Mission." We consider how biblical theology affect current issues in missions practice. Read more
Today's post is the first part of my interview with Scott Callaham. I ask Scott about a book he co-edited titled World Mission: Theology, Strategy, and Current Issues. This is what emerges when a Hebrew grammarian partners with a missiologist. Read more
I wanted to write this chapter for a long time. Finally, I got my chance. For a few years, I’ve written about ways the Bible should influence how we tell the biblical Story among oral peoples. In a recently published book, I wrote a chapter called "Biblical Theology for Oral Cultures in World Mission." Read more
The most recent issue of Christianity Today focuses attention on Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes! In the magazine's "Reviews" section, you will find an interview where I have the opportunity to highlight key ideas from the book. Read more
I just finished reading your thoughtful and careful response. Thank you for your article. You make several fair and helpful comments. Where certain misunderstandings seem to remain, you present your thoughts with sufficient clarity that I now know better how to reply to you and others who share your concerns. Read more
This series corrects the false impressions conveyed in the 9Marks article. It also spotlights ways we need to improve theological debate. In this post, I describe four more ways that 9Marks can rise above the shameful ways of debating that plague the church. Read more
9Marks does so much well but representing and responding to issues related to honor and shame are not among them. In this post, we examine 9Marks' strawman argument against writers who advocate for honor and shame in theology. Read more
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
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