Journal of Biblical Missiology

Your hub for biblically-faithful resources on missions, Islamics, and evangelism.

Missiology (mi-sē-ˈä-lə-jē) noun

1. The theological study of the mission of the church, especially the character and purpose of missionary work.
2. The academic study of Christian mission history and methodology.

Why They Have No Bible

Why They Have No Bible

When I reach for my Bible, I ask myself which one. I have several Bibles, in several versions, basic texts and study Bible editions. And I am not the only one so blessed. The majority of American households own a Bible, and on average, they have at least...

The Journal of Biblical Missiology

Restoring the gospel to missions and missions to the church.

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On Minneapolis Allowing The Islamic Call To Prayer

Recently, Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, allowed the Mosques in the city to broadcast the adhan (i.e. Islamic call to prayer). He was quoted as saying that this is no different than ringing a church bell or blowing a shofar....

False Teachers Among Us: Why Your Behavior Matters 

The Lord Jesus warns against false teachers, and explains how they can be identified.   As recorded in Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus proclaimed, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their...

Tyndale’s Unfinished Revolution

William Tyndale had a profound impact on English Bible translation. His translation of the New Testament—the first English translation to be based on the original Greek rather than the Latin Vulgate—formed the basis for all English translations of the Reformation...

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Contextualization: Biblical Reflections (Part 4 of 4)

Contextualization: Biblical Reflections (Part 4 of 4)

By Barbara Helen Burns Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Conclusions It is clear that the Scriptures offer clear help in our contextualizing task. If the Bible is a mere “case-book” or example of what God could do in other cultures outside Israel and the Greek world,...

Contextualization: Biblical Reflections (Part 3 of 4)

Contextualization: Biblical Reflections (Part 3 of 4)

By Barbara Helen Burns Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. III. Attempting a Definition: What is Biblical Contextualization? I will try to capture what for me is the essence of Biblical contextualization in a simple and concrete way. To me it is a three-step process that...

Contextualization: Biblical Reflections (Part 1 of 4)

Contextualization: Biblical Reflections (Part 1 of 4)

by Barbara Helen Burns In its relatively short life, the term “contextualization” has become a vast subject of discussion. One reason for this is that it has no agreed meaning. With no dictionary definition, we are free to assign meaning pretty much as we choose,...

I Knew You Before I Formed You: Isana’s Testimony

I Knew You Before I Formed You: Isana’s Testimony

“Everything about Bible is good and very interesting, but it is not for me, as I am a Muslim!” I kept saying for many years.  My name is Isana and I am from Tajikistan, Central Asia. I was born during the Soviet times and grew up in a strong atheist family in...

A Missionary’s Heart

A Missionary’s Heart

David Brainerd, a close associate of Jonathan Edwards, devoted his life to missions among the the North American Indian tribes before his early death at the age of 29. Edward's compilation of Brainerd's diary has served as the impetus behind some of the most...

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