Anand Samuel

Still Not Ashamed: A Response to Jackson Wu
By A. Samuel, A. Sequeira | 09.03.2019Since the publication of our article on penal substitution in honor / shame cultures, there have been some questions and concerns raised about our characterization of proponents of honor / shame contextualization.

Nothing To Be Ashamed Of: Penal Substitutionary Atonement In Honor-Shame Cultures
By A. Samuel, A. Sequeira | 9Marks Journal: The Heart of the Gospel: Penal Substitutionary Atonement | 08.20.2019Penal substitution offers a helpful corrective to those living in an honor-shame culture, and helps them rightly understand their status before God and what God has done for sinners in Jesus Christ.

Why Middle Eastern Churches Need Membership
By Anand Samuel | 9Marks Journal: Church Membership: Following the Lord Together | 05.07.2019Jesus Christ is committed to his church and publicly identifies with her. So should Christians in the Middle East—and every other part of the world.

Are the Nine Marks Simply a Bunch of Western Concepts?
By Anand Samuel | 02.14.2019Anand Samuel, a pastor in the UAE, reflects on how the nine marks are biblical concepts, not Western ones.