This paper explores the use of Narrative in Paul’s letter to the Romans, specifically focusing on its application across diverse cultures. Biblical narratives are foundational elements for developing systematic theology and other theological reflections. These narratives unfold various characters, leading to a deeper understanding of a particular theology. For instance, Paul employs narratives from the Old Testament, such as those of Abraham and David, in his epistle to the Romans to explain his teachings on righteousness, allowing his recipients to understand his argument better. In the same way, this concept enables the incorporation of cultural narratives, facilitating a more meaningful discussion of theological concepts. This narrative approach enriches theological reflection and promotes deeper engagement with scripture among diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
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Pastor Joshua Adebayo Adesina is a ThM/PhD Orality Studies Student at the Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines. He currently serves as a ministerial officer with the Social Ministries department of the Nigerian Baptist Convention after serving as an interim pastor at Triumphant Baptist Church, Igbeti, for a few years. He lives with his wife, Victoria ItunuOluwa Adesina, in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. God has blessed them with a son, Eleazar Oluwatetisimi Adesina.
Jong Angeles, together with his wife, have been cross-cultural workers in Southeast Asia for over two decades now and were engaged in medical ministries, church planting, and training church leaders. He is a dentist by profession and was trained in the Career Missionary Program at Asia Center for Mission in the Philippines and later on took his MA in Intercultural Studies from Asia Pacific Theological Seminary in Baguio City. He is currently enrolled in the Th.M./Ph.D. Program of AGST in Orality Studies. Jong is also the Director of Training and Education at the Institutes for Orality Strategies (I-OS).
Danyal Qalb graduated with an MA in Intercultural Studies in 2006 from Columbia International University (CIU). Starting in 2007, he has been a cross-cultural witness among unreached people in the Philippines. 2018, Danyal also began to teach at a local Philippine seminary. Since 2020, he has studied for a Ph.D. in Orality Studies at the Asia Graduate School of Theology (AGST). In 2022, Danyal joined the Institutes for Orality Strategies (I-OS) as Research Director, where he teaches orality and oversees the Global Orality Mapping Project (GOMAP).
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