This paper chooses Watchman Nee’s teaching to analyze the indigenous theology’s indigenization strength and syncretism risk in a Chinese context. Even though there are already many research results about Watchman Nee’s teaching, existing research contributes very little to indigenization and syncretism. This research finds that Nee’s emphasis on the intermedium role of man’s spirit aligns … Read more
The Latin American church has grown exponentially over the last 120 years, and missiologists and Christian sociologists have widely celebrated this growth. However, upon a closer look at the relevant literature about the state of the church in Latin America, much of this growth is unhealthy and largely driven by Neo-Pentecostalism. Moreover, due to a … Read more
Biblical illiteracy is on the rise, and along with it, declining morality, the exvangelical movement, deconstruction, and “dechurching.” This paper will explore the decline of biblical literacy and how it has contributed to each of these issues. It will also discuss the importance of hermeneutics in teaching the framework for understanding Scripture, not just stories … Read more
Thesis: The calling to scholarship and academic work is crucial for the health and advancement of the global Church. Outline 1. Excuses given for anti-intellectualism 2. Legitimate reasons for suspicion of education 3. Acknowledging the limitations of education 4. Ways scholars serve the Church and magnify the work of Christ A. God created the mind … Read more
The first-ever multiple season television show about Jesus Christ called The Chosen has amassed an impressively large world-wide following in its brief existence. With over half a billion views on its free electronic media app, the show has also become available on cable networks, streaming services, and broadcast television venues as well as making appearances … Read more
In this paper, I argue that theological models employed by evangelicals in the West tend to alienate global evangelicals by skewing the conversation toward only Western interests, and a clear example of this phenomenon lies in the use of performance models to describe Scripture. I survey two such models-Kevin Vanhoozer’s “Scripture as Theatrical Script” and … Read more