Week 3, Bevans Chapter 3

In this reading we learned about six various models of contextual theology. Anthropological is the most radical and countercultural is the most conservative. I understand that each of these models is distinct and can be used in conjunction with each other. I found it interesting that Darrell Whiteman pointed out in the chapter that, "when the Gospel is presented...along appropriate cultural patterns, then people will more likely be confronted with the offense of the Gospel, exposing their own sinfulness and the tendency toward evil, oppressive structures and behavior patterns within their culture" (Bevans, p. 33). I think this is an important idea worth holding onto as we attempt to understand how the Gospel might be received in context with their culture.