Paul’s Use of Metaphor, Identity, & Theology for the Church | Chandra Wim, Kar Yong Lim, Adam Smith

Dr. Chandra Wim (Indonesia) and Rev. Dr. Kar Yong Lim (Malaysia) engage in a lively discussion on the dynamic landscape of global theology in Southeast Asia, highlighting how contextual sensitivity, biblical faithfulness, and local voices are shaping a new generation of church leaders and scholars. Drawing on their experiences as lecturers and pastors, they explore topics such as the importance of metaphors in Paul's letters, both local and global theology, and the calling to serve the church through theological education. Moderated by Adam Smith (Theo Global), this conversation offers a unique glimpse of theologians creatively and faithfully contributing to the health of the global church.   00:00 "Contextual Theology's Global Relevance" 06:18 "Biblical Theology in Context" 07:51 Global Theology: Grassroots & Context 11:38 "Pluralism in Acts 16:17" 15:24 "Pauline Communities and Identity" 19:51 "Understanding Shared Metaphorical Contexts" 23:32 "Protect God's Sacred Temple" 27:20 "Making Research Relevant to Church" 29:07 "Bible's Role in the Church" Rev. Dr. Kar Yong Lim (Malaysia) is Senior Lecturer, Seminari Theoloji and currently serves in the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.  Dr. Chandra Wim (Indonesia) is Director of Master Program and Fulltime Faculty of Theology at Southeast Asia Bible Seminary (SAAT). PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING - https://solamedia.org/theologytogether/ Get your copy of the first release of Theology Together, a five-volume theology series created in partnership with Zondervan featuring leading theologians from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. THEO GLOBAL  Theo Global annual symposiums gather brothers and sisters who teach theology in more than 70 seminaries and Bible colleges around the world. Our annual events include South Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East. We are working to expand to Southeast Asia and Latin America in the near future. https://solamedia.org/theoglobal/ FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/ WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. https://solamedia.org/