Paul’s Use of Metaphor, Identity, and Theology for the Church – Smith/Kar Yong Lim/Chandra Wim

Chandra Wim, Kar Yong Lim, Adam Smith

Dr. Chandra Wim (Indonesia) and Rev. Dr. Kar Yong Lim (Malaysia) engage in a lively discussion on the dynamic landscape of global theology in Southeast Asia, highlighting how contextual sensitivity, biblical faithfulness, and local voices are shaping a new generation of church leaders and scholars.

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Dr. Chandra Wim (Indonesia) and Rev. Dr. Kar Yong Lim (Malaysia) engage in a lively discussion on the dynamic landscape of global theology in Southeast Asia, highlighting how contextual sensitivity, biblical faithfulness, and local voices are shaping a new generation of church leaders and scholars. Drawing on their experiences as lecturers and pastors, they explore topics such as the importance of metaphors in Paul’s letters, both local and global theology, and the calling to serve the church through theological education. Moderated by Adam Smith (Theo Global), this conversation offers a unique glimpse of theologians creatively and faithfully contributing to the health of the global church.

00:00 “Contextual Theology’s Global Relevance”
06:18 “Biblical Theology in Context”
07:51 Global Theology: Grassroots & Context
11:38 “Pluralism in Acts 16:17”
15:24 “Pauline Communities and Identity”
19:51 “Understanding Shared Metaphorical Contexts”
23:32 “Protect God’s Sacred Temple”
27:20 “Making Research Relevant to Church”
29:07 “Bible’s Role in the Church”

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