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Dispositions For Christian Witness Among Theravada Buddhists, Stephen Bailey
Dispositions For Christian Witness Among Theravada Buddhists, Stephen Bailey
The Asbury Journal
This article reflects on communicating the Christian gospel appropriately and effectively among Southeast Asian Theravada Buddhists (SEATB). It is concerned with contextualizing the means of communication rather than theological concepts. Contextualization is often discussed with little reference to the level of contextualization, including: the content of the gospel, liturgical forms, social rules for relating, and dispositions shaped by Buddhist virtues used in communication. Examples are given of contextualization among SEATB, and then descriptions of how communicators of the gospel can use dispositions shaped by key Buddhist virtues. An argument is made that among SEATB, the means of communicating the gospel …
African Christians Or Christian Africans: Byang H. Kato And His Contextual Theology, Sochanngam Shirik
African Christians Or Christian Africans: Byang H. Kato And His Contextual Theology, Sochanngam Shirik
The Asbury Journal
Byang Henry Kato, a promising African Christian leader, passed away in 1975 at only 39 years of age. In spite of his brief career, he has left his imprint on the pages of African Christian history. He is not without his supporters and critics alike. It appears that while his critics have misunderstood him in some aspects, his supporters have not paid enough attention to his theological conviction and articulation. While this article aims at clarifying some of Kato's conviction, it also informs readers how, regardless of context and time, others can appreciate, learn, and even adopt some aspects of …
A Wesleyan Missiological Perspective On Holiness Across Cultures, Marcus W. Dean
A Wesleyan Missiological Perspective On Holiness Across Cultures, Marcus W. Dean
The Asbury Journal
Missiology has focused on various aspects of contextualization and the importance of salvation, but has not dealt extensively with the biblical concept of holiness. From a Wesleyan perspective this paper looks at holiness from the lens of contextualization. A biblical support of contextualization is presented. Then the cultural factors of values—the dynamics of shame, guilt, and fear are explored— and purity are examined as starting points to contextualize the holiness message. While holiness is ultimately about ethical life and relationships, the message must be built upon culturally understandable concepts.
Waltzing With Wesley: Wesleyan Theology As A Renewing Framework For Chinese Christian Spirituality And Global Identity, Samuel K. Law
Waltzing With Wesley: Wesleyan Theology As A Renewing Framework For Chinese Christian Spirituality And Global Identity, Samuel K. Law
The Asbury Journal
No abstract provided.
Pentecostal Music In The Public Square: The Christian Songs And Music Of Juan Luis Guerra, Kelly J. Godoy De Danielson, Robert Danielson
Pentecostal Music In The Public Square: The Christian Songs And Music Of Juan Luis Guerra, Kelly J. Godoy De Danielson, Robert Danielson
The Asbury Journal
No abstract provided.
Scripture And Context: An Evangelical Exploration, Craig S. Keener
Scripture And Context: An Evangelical Exploration, Craig S. Keener
The Asbury Journal
No abstract provided.
Teaching As Formation: The Vision Of Ephesians 4:11-16 And Pedagogical Implications For Routine Teaching Tasks, Joy Ames
The Asbury Journal
This paper seeks to incorporate the vision of teaching in Ephesians 4:11-16 into an understanding of theological education that involves the holistic formation of students. First, a brief exegetical study of Ephesians 4:11-16 is presented in order to accentuate its vision for teaching as formation. Secondly, the task of grading is viewed as a major opportunity for student formation. Thirdly, an emphasis is placed on hearing the voice of the text for today in the task of teaching the text- based exegetical course.