13/8/2023 [Thematic Message 144」 www.lifechurchmissions.com

Christ and Culture <1 Co 1:21-24; 9:19-22; Col 3:11>

1.  The pros and cons that culture brings to the gospel

1）Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified

2）I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some

3）A heart of indebtedness which was developed because of knowing the gospel

2．When preaching the gospel of Christ, confirm whether we are making good and correct use of culture

1）When in contact with people of different cultures, do not compromise with sin

2）Confirm whether the gospel we preach is universal, instead of cultural

3）The gospel that can be understood by universal cultures

(1) Human sin – “For all have sinned” is a universal truth

(2) Christ’s redemption – “Salvation to everyone who believes” is a message that all men long for

(3) Universal principles revealed by the truth

4）Paradoxical relationship between Christ and culture

3.  In Christ, we should accept people of various cultural backgrounds

1）We must not only respect people of various cultures, but we should also consider brethren from different cultural backgrounds as God’s gifts to the church

2）Diverse cultures comfort and challenge us