Before I give you a snapshot of what is
contained in these two issues, let me apologise for the late publication of
issue 23 of Reformation Zambia. Our
associate editor was unable to get the contents to us by his deadline due to
other demands on his time. However, with the timely production of issue 24, we
are now back on schedule. Let me briefly tell you what topics are covered in
these two latest editions of Zambia’s only Reformed Baptist periodical.
Issue 23 deals
with “Adoption—the Forgotten Facet in the Jewel of Salvation”. Victor, the associate editor handling this issue, says, “…adoption is the apex of salvation as revealed in the Bible. It is the zenith of
that process of salvation that the God of the Bible pursues so relentlessly in
the soul of a person who humbly bows their knee and joyfully acknowledges Jesus
Christ as their Lord.
“Concerning the
importance of understanding the biblical teaching of adoption, the acclaimed
evangelical theologian, J.I. Parker observes, ‘Our understanding of
Christianity cannot be better than our grasp of adoption... If you want to
judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of
the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not
the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and whole outlook
on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all.’”
Issue 24 deals with
“Redeeming Our Culture”. It is a special edition because it handles issues that
Reformed Baptist pastors in Zambia are grappling with. This
issue deals with two such topics: (1) Generational Curses—Myth or Reality, and
(2) The Ritualization of the African Woman. These are both very current issues.
Everyone who is serving in the church in Africa will want to come to terms with
these issues from a biblical standpoint.
If you would like to buy
a copy or subscribe to this periodical, write to any of the outlets listed
below that may be closest to you. I would especially like to encourage Bible
College libraries around the world to subscribe so that they can expose their
students to the current thinking of Reformed Baptist pastors in Africa. Too
many library shelves in our colleges only have Western periodicals.
Australia & New Zealand – Israel Malekano (israelm@westnet.com.au)
South Africa – Roland Eskinazi (eskinazi@mweb.co.za)
UK & Europe – Davies Kabole (kaboled@aol.com)
USA & Canada – Mirfin Mpundu (mirfinm@gmail.com)
All other countries – Ruth Ngwira (reformationzambia@gmail.com)
