In this second episode, Matt and Aaron ground the discipline of contextualization in Biblical examples found in the book of Acts. Here they examine the ways that Paul presented the gospel by using three different strategies for three different audiences in Acts 13, 14, and 17 - a powerful model of contextualization in practice. They then take this example and conclude with principles of how contextualization works in evangelistic strategy within a cross-cultural environment.
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“We have a delicate balance between what is true and what works.”
“In the greater context of culture, Jesus cooperates and challenges. He’s willing to meet people where they’re at.”
“You can’t control who’s going to hear it and how they are going to receive it and the response they are going to make - that’s the work of the Holy Spirit.”
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Episode Highlights:
✨ Intro to Acts 13, 14, & 17 (8:04)
✨ Setting the scene (11:46)
✨ Paul’s starting points for contextualization (15:40)
✨ Paul’s call to action (22:15)
✨ The response to Paul’s message (27:07)
✨ Lessons from Paul sharing the Gospel message (38:57)
✨ Key passage: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (32:04)
✨ Domestic contextualization (40:48)
✨ Dangers of contextualization (43:45)
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Links:
Kindred Exchange Mission Audits - Learn more & sign up for the Nashville Mission Audit (August 25th-26th)
Ozark Christian College - Learn more about the The Master of Arts in Biblical Ministry with a concentration in Biblical Studies
Upwardly Dependent Podcast - Listen to Aaron’s 2 part episode on the 4 Gospel Pathways
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Get Connected:
Connect with Aaron at aaron@kindredexchange.co
Connect with Matt at mcook@fhu.edu
