In the New Testament, the apostles rarely interacted with churches that they did not plant themselves. Therefore, there is no clear New Testament model for how frontline missionaries should interact with local churches in their places of service.Today, the situation is quite different. God has been working to fill the world with the knowledge ofContinue reading “Missionaries and the Local Church: 4 Necessary Attitudes and 5 Non-Negotiables”
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“Preach the Word”: Homiletics or Evangelism?
This blog post was first published in September 2021 on Sentergy. I am now including it also on my own blog in a slightly modified version. This blog post is part of a series of publications on Pauline Emulation. Pauline Emulation is a hermeneutical framework that the apostle Paul is presented in Scripture as theContinue reading ““Preach the Word”: Homiletics or Evangelism? “
Was Timothy an Apostle?
In a previous blog post, I argued that Timothy was not a pastor (click here). Like that one, this article continues my posts on Pauline Emulation as a missiological hermeneutic. See my article in the Midwestern Journal of Theology (click here) to read my defense of Pauline Emulation as a valid missiological hermeneutic. When TimothyContinue reading “Was Timothy an Apostle?”
Can we Use Allah for God? Hazrat Isa al-Masih for Jesus?
In South Asia, some Christians take offense when we use particular Urdu or Arabic terms in our worship and witness to Muslims. Hazrat Isa al-Masih and Allah are the terms that create the most significant discussion. This section explains why we use these terms. Using “Hazrat Isa al-Masih” to Refer to our Lord Some haveContinue reading “Can we Use Allah for God? Hazrat Isa al-Masih for Jesus?”
Timothy was Not a Pastor
A CHRONOLOGY OF EARLY CHRISTIAN HISTORY (October 13, 2020)
The purpose of this timeline is to provide information to students of the Bible about when certain events in the Bible occurred. Please note that I have designated this as “a chronology” rather than “the chronology.” Some uncertainty exists in extrapolating these dates. Moreover, this timeline is a work in progress and will be updated.Continue reading “A CHRONOLOGY OF EARLY CHRISTIAN HISTORY (October 13, 2020)”
How Should MBBs Relate to Islam and Culture?
When Muslims come to Christ, their relationship to their former religion and culture is a crucial question. In many areas, there are no mature Muslim-Background Believers (MBBs) for new MBBs to learn from regarding what it means to follow Jesus. Therefore, they are left to their own devices to determine their relationship with Islam andContinue reading “How Should MBBs Relate to Islam and Culture?”
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Blessed are the Pure in Heart: Muslims, Ritual Purity, and the Gospel
Muslims tend to be obsessed with ritual purity. Islam demands this obsession for the person who wants God to hear their prayers. This blog post aims to explain this obsession and discuss the implications of this obsession for sharing the gospel with Muslims. I believe that understanding and framing Scripture in terms of purity issuesContinue reading “Blessed are the Pure in Heart: Muslims, Ritual Purity, and the Gospel”
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Pauline Emulation in First Thessalonians
“You yourselves became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message with joy from the Holy Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 1:6 It is my conviction – and that of many missionaries – that missionaries should emulate the apostle Paul in their missionary work. Paul intended for TimothyContinue reading “Pauline Emulation in First Thessalonians”
A Missionary’s Reflection on Paul’s Letter to Philemon
When we look at the New Testament, almost every book has a clear purpose. The Gospels present the life of Jesus. Acts shows the power of the Holy Spirit working through the early believers. Romans presents the gospel in depth. Hebrews demonstrates that Jesus is better. There are a few New Testament books whose purposeContinue reading “A Missionary’s Reflection on Paul’s Letter to Philemon”
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