Contextual Expression or Syncretistic Confusion?
We must ask five questions in the process of wise contextualization.
Matt Bennett
Scriptures Pointing Different Directions: Comparing the Qur’an vs the Bible
For Muslims, the Qur’an is a book providing guidance—but for Christians, the Bible has more than guidance: good news.
Is Abraham the Father of Three Faiths? Inspecting Ibrahim in Islam
Although it’s convenient to stress the similarities between Christianity and Islam, missionaries equating Abraham with Ibrahim should exercise caution.
Unveiling the Muslim Insider Movement (Part 4): Retaining the Motive, Rejecting the Means
Although advocates of Insider Movement missions are often well-meaning, we must reject their methods.
Unveiling the Muslim Insider Movement (Part 3): Fruit Inspection
As with any methodology, we must judge the fruit of insider-movement missions efforts by their fruit.
Unveiling the Muslim Insider Movement (Part 2): Root Inspection
When contextualization goes too far in Bible translation, the gospel is compromised.
