Results for: denomination
Reflections on the Reformation 500 and the Gospel Conference
[…] historical issues surrounding the Reformation relate to contemporary China? “Reformed”? As many in China know, numerous Christians lack the training to understand various nuances concerning church history, denominations, theological debates, etc. A de facto denomination system emerges. It is shaped by guanxi (relationships, networks) more than historical and perhaps theological conviction. Consequently, Chinese believers […]
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Of Returns and Runways
[…] as with other member care groups. Runway number one was closed. Talking to the missions pastor at our sending church as well as other leaders in several denominations was honestly, very discouraging. Many of these leaders told us that “missions pastors are a dying breed, so don’t pursue that.” So we listened, and runway […]
Global Chinese Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity
A Book Review
[…] distinct, second, post-conversion experience, different from regeneration, and that it is marked by the gift of speaking in unknown tongues. Organizationally, Pentecostal Christians tend to belong to denominations committed to that understanding of the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Pentecostals also believe that God continues to give believers other “supernatural” spiritual gifts, such as […]
What Healthy Churches Ought to Look Like
[…] of Liu Tingfang’s famous quote: “There are many opinions, but there is only one heart!” At the 1922 National Christian Conference, facing a Chinese church with numerous denominations, this celebrated leader and theologian of the early 20th century appealed for unity among Chinese and foreign churches alike. The disciples heard Jesus’ call and resolutely […]
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Denominationalism—A Double-edged Sword
The author alerts us to the dangers that denominationalism can bring, especially with a new generation of educated, urban Christians who desire to pursue godliness.
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The Waning of a Pragmatic Cosmopolitanism
Western Denominations in the Views of Cheng Jingyi and Ni Tuosheng
Sun considers the differences between the views of Cheng and Ni regarding denominations in the first half of the twentieth century.
ZGBriefs | June 14, 2018
[…] Shanxi, Hebei and Henan provinces. All of them are believed to be members of foreign religious groups, and most have already been deported. Let’s Be Honest about Denominationalism in China (June 11, 2018, ChinaSource Quarterly) When it comes to discussions on denominations or denominationalism in China, Christians easily get stuck on the basic questions: Are there […]