Gospel！Culture！Kingdom！The Third Issue
Editor’s Note: Connection—Building the United Body of Christ in a Divided World
In our rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented modern society, we feel the pain of isolation and disconnection more acutely than ever before. Whether between nations, across cultures, or in our personal relationships, invisible walls have risen, making division easy and connection difficult. The theme of this issue—“Connection”—speaks directly to this reality and calls us to embody the core values of our Christian faith and demonstrate the love of Christ.Continue reading
The Story of Reconciliation (Part One): Creation, Fall, and New Creation—The Collapse and Restoration of a Threefold Relationship
Dr. Tim Kao explores the biblical narrative of God’s kingdom as fundamentally a story of connection and reconciliation. The threefold relationships—between God and humanity, human-to-human, and between humanity and creation—form the foundation of the kingdom’s order. While sin shattered these relationships, Christ’s redemptive work seeks to restore what was lost, reconciling all things to God through Him.Continue reading
Kingdom's Heart, Fatherly Love––An Interview with Pastor Robert Russell on the Ukrainian Outreach
Pastor Russell in Tennessee shares how his church reached across geographical boundaries to assist over 70 Ukrainian refugees, powerfully connecting the body of Christ from opposite ends of the world. This story beautifully illustrates kingdom love in action.Continue reading
Alignment · Integration · Mobilization––On “Connection”: An Interview with Rev. Edwin Su, Founder of Overseas Campus Ministries
Drawing from Scripture and the transformation experience of the Chinese church over the past forty years, Rev. Su shares that church connection is not merely a collaborative strategy but a calling of God’s kingdom. He emphasizes three dimensions of “synergistic connection”: mainland-overseas alignment, experiential integration, and personnel and resource mobilization.Continue reading
Two Decades in Transition: The Story of an Overseas-Returnee Church in Urban China
This article systematically traces the twenty-year journey of an urban house church that emerged from an overseas returnee fellowship. By connecting its spiritual lineage to both overseas Chinese churches and local house church movements, it bears witness to God’s wonderful work as the gospel spreads “from every place to every place” amid the waves of globalization.Continue reading
Sharing in the Suffering for the Gospel: How the Church Can Walk with Imprisoned Pastors and Their Families—An Interview with Elder Wei and His Wife
We interviewed Elder Wei, who was recently released from prison, and his wife. Through their experiences, we explore how the church embodies the truth that “if one member suffers, all suffer together” during persecution. Through prayer, visits, and financial support, the church forged an unbreakable bond with imprisoned pastors and their families.Continue reading
The Theological Starting Point of the Threefold Vision: Jonathan Chao’s Soteriological Views (Part One)
Dr. Ying Shan examines the core theological foundation of Rev. Jonathan Chao’s “Threefold Vision”—the doctrine of salvation. The article emphasizes the necessity and urgency of evangelization within the Chinese cultural context while defending the doctrine of salvation through Christ alone.Continue reading
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Call for Articles
The journal Gospel! Culture! Kingdom! primarily explores strategies and methods for implementing the "Threefold Vision" in Chinese and global churches. Published irregularly in the first year, the journal welcomes your contribution of articles. Continue Reading
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