The gospel is not something that can be discovered by people, it must be disclosed to them. The gospel is not just information, it is essentially an invitation to relationship. God sends messengers to convey that message.
If the messengers are not sensitive as they convey the message across cultural barriers, then the message becomes only so much intercultural noise. Most missionaries work at great length to adapt their message to the heart of another culture.
The complexity of culture explains why the gospel spreads powerfully within a culture, but does not jump easily across cultural boundaries.
How can new churches redeem instead of reject their home culture?
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