11. 22. 2024 LECTURE | GOSPEL AND CULTURE

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Language barriers, conflicting moral values, and cultural differences can all pose significant hurdles. The solutions is important for missionaries to understand these three dimensions of cultural values to navigate these challenges effectively. Cognitive Affective and Evaluative, In order to over those challenges .

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The Gospel's introduction to a new culture can bring transformation and renewal. Christian values can redeem harmful practices, promote social change, and address injustices. Personal transformation occurs as individuals experience spiritual rebirth, impacting families and communities. Nevertheless, cultural clashes may emerge between Christian teachings and deeply ingrained practices.

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What do you think happens when the Gospel is shared with a culture different from the one it was first introduced to? When the method of sharing is ineffective: 1. The sharer/missionary may be influenced by the culture 2. The people may reject the gospel altogether But since nothing is impossible with God, 1. Sharer/missionaries will understand certain practices and the 'why' of them; 2. People will receive the Gospel and understand God's love; 3. Slowly, they will see for themselves how some of their practices and culture are not in agreement with the Word of God; 4. They will then decide themselves to change and depart from practices that are not in accordance with God's Word; 5. Communities can then be influenced to live for the glory of God