One Gospel for All Nations*: A Practical Approach to Biblical Contextualization

The Bible tells us what to believe––the gospel. Did you know it also shows how to contextualize the gospel? In One Gospel for All Nations, Jackson Wu does more than talk about principles. He gets practical. When the biblical writers explain the gospel, they consistently use a pattern that is both firm and flexible. Wu builds on this insight to demonstrate a model of contextualization that starts with interpretation and can be applied in any culture. In the process, he explains practically why we must not choose between the Bible and culture. Wu highlights various implications for both missionaries and theologians. Contextualization should be practical, not pragmatic; theological, not theoretical.

Jackson Wu has a Ph.D in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, having earned an M.Div (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) and a M.A. in Philosophy (Texas A&M). In 2013, he published his first book, Saving God's Face: A Chinese Contextualization of Salvation through Honor and Shame. He has worked as a church planter and now teaches theology and missiology for Chinese pastors. In addition to his published journal articles, he maintains a blog at jacksonwu.org.