This book contains lectures that I had the honor of offering
in early 2024 for the William W. Menzies Lectureship at the
Asia Pacific Theological Seminary in Baguio City, Philippines. It
had been over twenty years since the first time I gave the Menzies
lectureship at APTS, which made my return trip an enjoyable
opportunity to form new acquaintances. Besides knowing and
respecting the person after whom these lectures are named, I also
welcomed the opportunity to join a dedicated and globally-diverse
student body and faculty in a common commitment to theological
reflection. I had the distinct impression while I was there that we
were all seeking to be faithful to the Word of God, respectful of
the milestone breakthroughs of theological history, and open to
engage the contextual challenges of our time.
