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Words are important, especially on the mission field. Use our glossary to gain a solid understanding of missions terminology.

Definition

Overcontextualization

Compromising the gospel message through excessive elevation of culture that goes against the Bible. Contextualization aims to make the gospel clear within a cultural context, but it can overemphasize a culture's ideas and beliefs and make too many allowances for ways a different culture does things, even if they are sinful.