Phil Johnson stole my article!
OK, not exactly. I was, however, working on an article with some very similar observations as Phil in observing the danger of "contextualization" without restraint, which seems to be the fare of the day. He noted some similarities with the problems the Corinthians faced with some relevant concerns for the modern church.
I will gladly tip my hat to his keen insight, as usual.
But, allow me to offer a few thoughts on the matter, since Phil brought it up.
First, Paul's fundamental concern in preaching to the Corinthan church was a clear presentation of the Gospel that was free of all attempts to impress and "connect" with the Corinthian culture. We learn from Paul's letter to the Corinthians that there are limits to allowing cultural influences within the church context. Paul's reliance upon God to grow the church reflects a deep-seated faith in the power of the Gospel to change lives. Keep Reading>>>
OK, not exactly. I was, however, working on an article with some very similar observations as Phil in observing the danger of "contextualization" without restraint, which seems to be the fare of the day. He noted some similarities with the problems the Corinthians faced with some relevant concerns for the modern church.
I will gladly tip my hat to his keen insight, as usual.
But, allow me to offer a few thoughts on the matter, since Phil brought it up.
First, Paul's fundamental concern in preaching to the Corinthan church was a clear presentation of the Gospel that was free of all attempts to impress and "connect" with the Corinthian culture. We learn from Paul's letter to the Corinthians that there are limits to allowing cultural influences within the church context. Paul's reliance upon God to grow the church reflects a deep-seated faith in the power of the Gospel to change lives. Keep Reading>>>
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