In the light of pervasive globalization in which Greater China plays an increasingly important role, what implications can we see for Chinese Christianity? First, we should note that Chinese Christianity is itself a global phenomenon.
Encouragement and Warning from Getting Saved in America
Back to Basics: A Look at Fundamental Needs of Churches in China
Points of Contact: Buddhism
The many apparent similarities between Buddhism and Christianity offer useful points of departure for conversations that reflect genuine respect but also move towards greater clarity. Though they do not have to make unnecessary concessions to Buddhism in the process, Christians may move from these points of contact to a presentation of their faith that answers the longings, and even some of the God-given insights, of their Buddhist friends.
A Short List of Books and Websites about China
Points of Contact: Confucianism and Christianity
With the influence of Confucius and Confucianism once again rising in China, Christians must find effective avenues of approach to deal with this pervasive cultural force. As with other elements of any culture, Christians can take several possible stances: They can utterly ignore Confucianism; totally reject it; assimilate it into Christianity with little critique; or affirm certain aspects of it while challenging, correcting, and even replacing others with biblical truth.
Requirements for Baptism
The Highest Priority for China Missions Today
Every issue of the Evangelical Missions Quarterly repays careful reading, but this article seems to have special relevance for those engaged in ministry to Chinese.In this hard-hitting and, well-argued essay, a veteran Korean missionary issues an urgent, compelling call to the church to re-evaluate its missions priorities. In my opinion, his insights apply with special force to the Chinese situation.