ATA Consultation
Malaysia Bible Seminary
June 18-22, 2012
“Scripture: Its Authority, Meaning and Mission in Asian and Middle Eastern Contexts”
Program
Papers on these and other related themes are welcomed. At least 3,000 to 5,000 words.
June 18, Monday Evening
Dinner and keynote address: Mission in a World Without Borders.
June 19, Tuesday
Three sessions on the Authority of Scripture.
1. Jesus and the apostles’ use of the Old Testament.
2. Role of the Holy Spirit in inspiring the writers and in illuminating the readers.
3. The progress in revelation and perspicuity of the text.
June 20, Wednesday
Three sessions on the Meaning of Scripture
1. The role of the plurality of Asian cultures in the interpretation of Scripture.
2. The role of church tradition and church dogmatics in interpreting Scripture.
3. The devotional use of Scripture and the exposition of the text in preaching, teaching and pastoral care.
June 21, Thursday
Three sessions on the Mission of Scripture
1. The role of Scripture in transforming the nation through the church and in the care of creation.
2. The nature and practice of biblical conversion in evangelism.
3. The biblical response to suffering and persecution in Asia and the Middle East.
June 22, Friday Morning
The Way Forward
Communion Service
Afternoons: Small group discussions on the theme in the Asian and Middle Eastern context
Evenings: Celebrations, reports and testimonies
Convenor: Dr Bruce Nicholls (bknichol@ihug.co.nz)
