July 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
David Souther What does it mean to “contextualize” the gospel to reach other cultures? To “contextualize” does not mean to change the gospel message: “Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead!” That message has reached cultures around the world for the last 2000 years and will stay the same until Christ’s return. Instead, “contextualize” means “to place into context.” In regard to the gospel, it means to communicate the good news in a way that is relevant. This is vital in evangelism. Each... [Read the full story]