Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
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This blog hopes to play a role in spurring discussion and sharing resources so that the global church would further develop a missiological theology and a theological missiology. We cannot afford to separate missiology and theology. Missiology separated from theology is little more than anthropology and sociology. Theology distinguished from missiology is abstraction.
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
8h ago
Have you ever heard of luxury beliefs? They are a significant shift in how we might understand cultural trends in contemporary society ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
1w ago
Matthew 13 gives a multifaceted view of God's Kingdom, defying and redefining the expectations of those who follow Him ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
3w ago
This semester, I’ve been teaching students about how to read Scripture missionally. Reading the Bible missionally involves approaching the Scriptures with a focus on God’s overarching mission to redeem and restore the world through Christ. This perspective emphasizes the narrative of salvation history and God’s intent to bless all nations, as seen throughout the biblical ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
1M ago
Americans now treat culture as a sacred creed. This sacralization of culture in American society has led to a notable shift in the social dynamics of the country (as I shared in my previous post). As cultural identity ascends to a place of sacrosanct significance, it fosters a robust in-group loyalty that is double-edged. When ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
1M ago
In contemporary American society, a striking phenomenon has emerged: the sacralization of culture and cultural identity. To put it more directly, culture has become a religion. Cultural identity has become a religious identity. Cultural and ethnic identities have ascended to positions of reverence and unassailable authority in the lives of many individuals. This shift is ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
1M ago
Here are 10 ways that honor and shame manifest in various aspects of American life. What would you add to the list ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
1M ago
The Western church finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. With society becoming ever more individualistic, the church must grapple with the implications of this societal shift on its congregants, doctrines, and mission. The church, historically rooted in community and shared beliefs, faces challenges in maintaining its foundational values in an era where the individual reigns ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
2M ago
The concept of “name” in modern Western contexts has largely been reduced to a matter of personal identity or a mere label that stands for one’s reputation or achievement. However, diving into the depth of biblical narratives, particularly in passages like Genesis 12:1-3, reveals that the idea of a “name” encompasses much more. When God ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
2M ago
The following is a guest post based on Matthew Bennett’s Amazon review of Donald McGavran’s famous Bridges of God. Matt (Ph.D., SEBTS) is an Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Prior to taking this post, he and his family lived in North Africa and the Middle East for seven ..read more
Patheos | Jackson Wu - Doing Theology. Thinking Mission.
2M ago
The relationship between individualism and polarization is undeniable but nuanced. Individualism champions personal freedom and autonomy. But it inadvertently breeds social fragmentation, especially where competition is rife and differences are amplified. Moreover, the emphasis on an achieved identity, where personal accomplishments and choices form the bedrock of one’s self-definition, can unwittingly bolster polarization. The fear ..read more