Episode 41: Islam and the Bible III with Georges Houssney

It Means What It Means

In this conversation, Georges Houssney discusses his background and ministry, as well as the impact of the Arabic language on Islam and Christianity. He explains the differences in terminology between the two religions and the challenges of translating the Bible into Arabic. Georges also shares his perspective on the Insider Movement and the importance of the Orthodox Church's historical approach to theology. He emphasizes the need for a transformational model of evangelism and the cultural changes that come with accepting Christianity. Georges concludes by discussing the concept of the Son of God and the challenges of interpreting this theological term. The conversation explores various theological and cultural topics related to Christian theology and missiology. Georges passionately discusses the core of Christian theology and the importance of the relationship between God as the father and Jesus as the son. He also mentions additional resources, such as Biblical Missiology, for further study. The concept of redeeming missiology is introduced, which involves integrating social sciences with biblical theology. Georges emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible with the intent of God rather than imposing personal interpretations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on reading and writing, with Georges sharing his focus on writing books and articles.