Matthew parris why africa needs god

It is receiving the gift of salvation offered by God. However, Jesus was born to a Jewish mother, was raised in a Jewish home, ate Jewish food, learned Jewish games, spoke Hebrew and dressed like a Jew. Jesus attended the synagogue and learned Jewish history. When He began to teach the Jewish people the spiritual message He was born to deliver, He did it in Jewish terms. God became flesh and wore the Jewish culture of its day. If Jesus had been born an African, He would have done the same.

His message would have been couched in African stories and in African songs. He would have worn African clothing and delivered a message that spoke to the African heart. He would have answered the questions that the African was asking. He would have delivered His message in a culturally relevant form that would fit the African worldview and that would resonate with the African heart. Africa needs missionaries, but it is not enough for a missionary to just come to Africa.

Africa desperately needs transformation. It is a transformation that is only possible when it occurs from the inside out. Africa needs a vibrant faith and Africa does need God. Africa needs an African God.

Art Toalston is a writer based in Nashville and a former editor of Baptist Press. Related Posts. The Power of One. In what ways might a typical neo-colonial critique, while accurate, cause us to overlook other possibilities of how study abroad does or could operate? I am black. I am African. I am Rwandan. Further Reading Culture Culture Education and training alone will not do. It brings a spiritual transformation. The rebirth is real. The change is good. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your subscription.

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