Biblical Missions for Every Context

How does a Jewish man who grew up believing the words of the Old Testament prophets come to recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah?

In this conversation with Chris Burnett, Marty Wolf shares his remarkable testimony of coming to faith in Jesus Christ. Raised in an observant Jewish home, Marty struggled with a question that followed him for years. How could he know that his sins were forgiven?

While reading the New Testament for the first time, Marty began examining the prophecies concerning the Messiah. His study eventually led him to Isaiah 53, where he recognized that the suffering Servant described by the prophet was Jesus Christ.

Through the Scriptures, Marty came to understand the forgiveness of sins and assurance of eternal life found in Christ alone.

His testimony is a powerful reminder that God’s Word points us to the Savior and that salvation is found in Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah of Israel and Savior of the world.

Sean Ransom and Jimmy Tan discuss the challenges of preaching and ministry across different cultural contexts throughout Asia. They share lessons from their own experiences navigating honor, authority, communication, and relationships within the local church.

The conversation also looks at expository preaching, training younger preachers, and how pastors can approach cultural differences with wisdom while remaining faithful to God’s Word.

What role does worship play in the work of missions?

Philippe Viguier, senior pastor of Église de la Grâce in Lyon, France, shares how biblical worship can strengthen the church, proclaim the gospel, and help shape mature disciples and leaders.

Drawing from his ministry in France, Philippe discusses the relationship between music and the gospel, the importance of theological maturity for worship leaders, and why the songs we sing must faithfully serve the truth of God’s Word. He also explains how the public worship of the church can become a powerful witness to unbelievers.

What should define faithful missions?

In this conversation, Dr. Mark Tatlock, President of The Master’s Academy International, sits down with Dr. Abner Chou, President of The Master’s University and Seminary, to discuss why God’s Word must remain central to the mission of the church. They address the growing emphasis on methodology, innovation, cultural accommodation, and measurable results, and how these priorities can gradually lead ministries away from the mission Christ has given His church.

Drawing from Scripture, Dr. Chou considers how theological drift happens and why missionaries, churches, and ministry leaders must remain anchored to the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word. Faithfulness means allowing Scripture to define the mission, shape the message, and guide how ministry is carried out among every nation, tribe, and tongue.