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EMQ » Jul – Aug 2025 » Volume 61 Issue 3

A Filipina Christian explains a gospel tract to a house group in Manilla, the Philippines.

Summary: Tom Steffen discusses how to shift from traditional systematic theology to a story-based approach. He highlights the importance of biblical characters in teaching theology, emphasizing that characters drive the narrative and help convey theological truths through their experiences. This approach, known as character theology, engages readers by connecting biblical stories to human experiences, making theology more relatable and impactful.

By Tom Steffen

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