The creation story displays the truth about human work through character of God the creative worker. Humans, made in God’s image, are co-workers, junior partners or sub-creators with God. We are commissioned to rule God’s creation (Genesis 1:26-28); to useRead more…
Is “worship” a separate idea from “evangelization”?
“But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” (John 12:32) Give me the latitude to take this scripture a little out of context … it was spoken by Jesus to indicate “theRead more…
Is evangelicalism inherently dualistic?
It is clear that Christianity has over the years and centuries moved a long way towards holism. In terms of the state of evangelical belief in 2010, ideas like “marketplace ministry” and “engaging other faiths” bring together old opposites, suchRead more…
An Enchanted World in Africa (& Prosperity Gospel)
Africa is an enchanted place, said Nyende. He is right. To understand Africa, one has to realise this. It is enchanted in many ways. The past spills over into the present. The future hovers in anticipation. The earth seems toRead more…