Christianity Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“Each generation of the church in each setting has the responsibility of communicating the gospel in understandable terms, considering the language and thought-forms of that setting.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Church and the Future by Francis Schaeffer, 1975
Churches must adapt gospel language to each culture’s concepts and thought patterns.
In simple terms: Tailor the gospel to local cultures.
Key Takeaway
Communicate clearly in context.
Themes
mission
contextualization
communication
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
practical
When to use this quote
- church planting
- cross‑cultural ministry
- teaching
- media outreach
Key Concepts
theology
cultural anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep truth while translating?
- What cultural cues matter most?
A Different Perspective
Cultural differences may distort core message.
