integrating faith and culture in the twenty-first century Nehrbass, Kenneth creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. oru 2016 monographic eng 1 online resource (xx, 229 pages) : illustrations Globalization has raised numerous questions about theology and culture for Christians. How should we respond to outsourcing and immigration? How does anti-Western sentiment affect the proclamation of the gospel? What is the role of the church in society? This book argues that Christians will be most fulfilled and most effective if they embrace their cultural activity rather than feel ambivalent about it. The central question of this book is, how does bearing God's image relate to cultural activity? Nehrbass explains that "spheres of culture," such as political, technological, and social structures, are systems that God has instilled in humans as his image bearers, so that they can glorify and enjoy him forever. Therefore, a theology of culture involves recognizing that the kingdom of God encompasses heaven and Earth, rather than pitting heaven against Earth. The text surveys anthropological explanations for humanity's dependence on culture, and shows that each explanation provides only partial explanatory scope. The most satisfying explanation is that a major functional aspect of bearing God's image is engaging in culture, since the Trinity has been eternally engaged in cultural functions like ruling, communicating, and creating. Each chapter contains a summary and questions about what it means to be a world-changer in the twenty-first century. -- The gospel and global trends -- Understanding culture and theology -- God's thoughts about culture -- Competencies for cross-cultural impact. Kenneth Nehrbass. Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-229). Christianity and culture Multiculturalism Religious aspects Christianity Culture Globalization Religious aspects Christianity Culture and globalization Image of God RELIGION Christian Life Social Issues RELIGION Christianity General Christianity and culture Culture Culture and globalization Globalization Religious aspects Christianity Image of God Multiculturalism Religious aspects Christianity BR115.C8 N44 2016 261 (OCoLC)951646400 9781498239103 1498239102 1449409 EBSCO http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1449409 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1449409 YDX 170117 20200709060529.0 ocn969852237 eng