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2019-09-04T02:14:41-07:00

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Open Letter of Gratitude for 9Marks’ Response

Last updated on: September 4, 2019 at 2:14 am By Brad Vaughn

I just finished reading your thoughtful and careful response. Thank you for your article. You make several fair and helpful comments. Where certain misunderstandings seem to remain, you present your thoughts with sufficient clarity that I now know better how to reply to you and others who share your concerns. Read more

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2022-01-22T11:30:01-07:00

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How 9Marks Can Rise Above Shameful Theological Debates

Last updated on: January 22, 2022 at 11:30 am By Brad Vaughn

This series corrects the false impressions conveyed in the 9Marks article. It also spotlights ways we need to improve theological debate. In this post, I describe four more ways that 9Marks can rise above the shameful ways of debating that plague the church. Read more

2019-08-28T23:42:19-07:00

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9Marks’ Strawman Argument Against Honor and Shame (Part 2)

Last updated on: August 28, 2019 at 11:42 pm By Brad Vaughn

9Marks does so much well but representing and responding to issues related to honor and shame are not among them. In this post, we examine 9Marks' strawman argument against writers who advocate for honor and shame in theology. Read more

2019-08-27T05:33:50-07:00

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How 9Marks Misrepresents Honor and Shame in Atonement

Last updated on: August 27, 2019 at 5:33 am By Brad Vaughn

9Marks’ recent article about honor, shame, and atonement leaves me at a loss for words. This article is chockfull of inaccurate and misleading claims. This is an opportunity to identify 6 characteristics that plague countless theology debates and correct misrepresentations. Read more

2019-08-01T07:35:03-07:00

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Must we choose either biblical theology or missions?

Last updated on: August 1, 2019 at 7:35 am By Brad Vaughn

A few years ago, I sat in the lobby of a Thai hotel talking with some friends (all theology nerds like me). Each had lived and worked in cross-cultural contexts for many years. They also struggled to find suitable resources to help their students integrate biblical theology with a focus on missions. Read more

2019-08-14T06:57:40-07:00

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The Doctrine of Scripture and Biblical Contextualization

Last updated on: August 14, 2019 at 6:57 am By Brad Vaughn

What's the relationship between contextualization and an evangelical doctrine of the Bible? A biblical doctrine of Scripture leads to a biblical view of contextualization. While affirming the importance of contextualization, we identify biblical boundaries for contextualization that stem from a right view of the Bible. Read more

2019-08-07T02:18:56-07:00

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My interview on the New Books in Biblical Studies podcast

Last updated on: August 7, 2019 at 2:18 am By Brad Vaughn

Last week, I have the privilege and thrill of being interviewed by Jonathan Wright, who leads the New Books in Biblical Studies Podcast. He and I discussed my new book Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes. It now posted online wherever you get your podcasts. Read more

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2019-07-10T21:19:13-07:00

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Sinicization with “American Characteristics”

Last updated on: July 10, 2019 at 9:19 pm By Brad Vaughn

“Sinicization” is the name that describes China’s most recent attempts to systematically undermine Christianity in the country. While such nationalism is antithetical to the gospel, we need to ask, “How do we distinguish nationalism from patriotism?” Practically, when does love for country become idolatry? Read more

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2019-08-01T06:39:44-07:00

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Register for the 2020 Honor-Shame Conference!

Last updated on: August 1, 2019 at 6:39 am By Brad Vaughn

Join us for the 2020 Honor-Shame Conference at Wheaton College! We will explore how honor and shame influence the gospel, the Church, and various other disciplines, including theology, missiology, pastoral ministry, and counseling. Read more

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2019-07-10T10:16:10-07:00

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Shrewd as Serpents amid Sinicization

Last updated on: July 10, 2019 at 10:16 am By Brad Vaughn

This post gives a few miscellaneous updates concerning the government’s efforts to “sinicize” the Chinese church. I highlight how one pastor responded with godly discernment to official edicts that would compromise their Christian witness. Finally, we consider the need to distinguish patriotism and nationalism. Read more

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