Gospel spoken in the most simple and adaptable manner penetrates even the most hardened and worldly heart. Apostle Paul continuously adapted his gospel message presentation to suit the culture of his audience.
When Paul was first in Lystra, he started by saying, “I have come to tell you about the God who makes the rain fall and the grass to grow”. This manner of introducing the gospel was relevant here. Later when speaking to a Jewish congregation he said, “I have come to tell you about what the prophets in our history has told us, the coming of the Messiah”. The gospel explained in this context made sense to his listeners here. When later still he talked to Greeks he began by saying, “I have come to tell you about the unknown God that you have erected an altar to”.
Our gospel message needs to be presented in everyday language using familiar objects and symbols that our listeners can relate to.
Our motto should be:
One message: different presentation: relevant to the time and place.
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