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2021-12-03T04:41:05-07:00

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Four Ways to Interpret the Bible Missionally

Last updated on: December 22, 2021 at 5:56 am By Brad Vaughn

What implications does “missional theology” have for biblical interpretation? This post spotlights four ways people answer that question. Read more

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2021-10-16T02:02:52-07:00

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How do Jesus and Paul talk about “outsiders”?

Last updated on: October 16, 2021 at 2:02 am By Brad Vaughn

Some of the richest insights when interpreting the Bible come when readers attend to its subtle details. In Outsider Designations and Boundary Construction in the New Testament, Paul Trebilco demonstrates the fruit of such labor. In this book, he turns his attention to how outsider designations assist one’s interpretation of Scripture and shed light on the early Christian movement. Who are “sinners”? The discussion of οἱ ἁμαρτωλοί (“the sinners”) in chapter 6 typifies the insights offered in the book. It... Read more

2021-11-22T09:02:31-07:00

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9Marks is Right, but Its Arguments are Wrong

Last updated on: November 22, 2021 at 9:02 am By Brad Vaughn

In China, people will simply tell you, “You’re fat,” as a way of showing affection. For them, making such comments (including “You’re too skinny”) expresses their concern for your health. Most Americans can’t “hear” the love. I think something similar goes on in the social media exchanges, as typified by Jonathan Leeman’s recent 9Mark editorial and the flurry of reactions it spurred. For me, this is a painful post to write. My flesh wants to “pick a side” and spout... Read more

2021-10-20T04:47:25-07:00

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Winner of the Middle Eastern Women’s Video Contest

Last updated on: October 20, 2021 at 4:47 am By Brad Vaughn

Last year, Werner Mischke and I teamed up to offer training that addresses honor and shame issues for women from Middle Eastern, Persian, and South Asian backgrounds. In partnership with the Middle East Women’s Leadership Network, we sponsored a contest among participants. We challenged the women to produce media projects that apply what they learn within their ministry context. The linked video below was chosen as the winner! Enjoy and share your thoughts. Here are a few questions to get... Read more

2021-10-20T04:47:08-07:00

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Why are Americans obsessed with avoiding stereotypes?

Last updated on: October 20, 2021 at 4:47 am By Brad Vaughn

We are all stereotypical in some way. Not only do we all fit into a box; we fit into several of them. And guess what–– that’s ok! Read more

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2021-10-20T05:00:58-07:00

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Why punish parents for kids’ bad behavior?

Last updated on: October 20, 2021 at 5:00 am By Brad Vaughn

China is now considering a new law where parents could be punished for their children’s bad behavior. Let's look at the law's logic. Read more

2021-08-11T04:31:49-07:00

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Honor and Shame in Vertical-Horizontal Individualism and Collectivism

Last updated on: August 11, 2021 at 4:31 am By Brad Vaughn

In this post, we examine possible honor and shame implications of vertical and horizontal individualism and collectivism. Read more

2021-08-11T04:25:29-07:00

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Horizontal and Vertical Individualism and Collectivism

Last updated on: August 11, 2021 at 4:25 am By Brad Vaughn

Not all individualist cultures are the same; neither are all collective contexts the same. We know that. But what makes them different? Read more

2021-09-01T01:26:16-07:00

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How Honor Affects Our Response to Covid

Last updated on: September 1, 2021 at 1:26 am By Brad Vaughn

Did you know that honor even affects how people respond to Covid? While you might have guessed as much, explaining how is more difficult. Read more

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