In 2013, the Southeast Asia Network for the Gospel began when a small group of missionaries came together to organize an annual conference to think about ministry issues in the Southeast Asia context from a Reformed perspective. At that time,
Behold the Man! Behold your King!
Reflections from John 19:1-16 Jesus’ trial before Pilate was a farce. It was rife with injustice from all sides. The Jewish leaders threw out all of their morals and laws, which they held so dear, in order to pursue one
Saved From What? – Proclaiming the Wrath of God
Is wrath really essential to proclaiming the Gospel? Or can we set is aside, leaving it for a later date, lest we lose people before they even enter the church door? Why do we Need a Savior? I am
Luther, the Law & Evangelism
I have been doing evangelism for years and in all my training, and until a few years ago, I cannot remember ever learning how to use the law in evangelism. In the past, my evangelism efforts have started with telling
Proclaiming Christ in Asian Contexts
It is just a week away from the first Southeast Asia Reformed Conference. We’re excited that a good number of missionaries will be attending from several countries in this part of Asia. We’re praying that we will enjoy good fellowship
Proclaiming Christ from the Epistles
In many churches and seminaries, when preaching styles are compared, usually the two parties being compared are expository preaching and topical preaching. If those in the conversation are aware of the significant differences, generally they are in favor of expository
A Conversation on Reformed Evangelism
Sometimes it is easier to say what you are against than what you are for. Unfortunately such is often the case with Reformed evangelism. Those who have come to Calvinistic convictions are quick to protest high-pressure altar calls and indiscriminate use
Law, Gospel & How We Understand Scripture
“Hence, whoever knows well this art of distinguishing between Law and Gospel, him place at the head and call him a doctor of Holy Scripture.” [1] – Martin Luther Martin Luther was passionate about making this distinction. Before his conversion, confusion
Moralistic Shrapnel and the Importance of Proclaiming Christ from the Gospels
“But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:31 ESV) The Apostle John wrote his Gospel with two