Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture The Gospel and My Black Skin (With JP Foster)
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May 5, 2026 
J.P. Foster, senior pastor and scholar who wrote The Gospel in My Black Skin, reflects on how Christianity has been distorted against Black people and why that matters today. He traces historical abuses like the Slave Bible, critiques colorblind theology and Christian nationalism, and points to signs of renewal, practical reconciliation efforts, and why salvation remains central.
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Avoid Colorblind Theology That Erases Lived Experience
- Avoid colorblind theology that erases lived experience; affirm racial identity while recognizing unity in Christ.
- Foster urges celebrating black and white identities because denying color can dismiss injustices black Americans face and block advocacy.
Why Christian Nationalism Raises Deep Fears In Black Communities
- Christian nationalism conflates theology, ideology, and politics, risking political power under a faith banner.
- Foster highlights black community fears that faith-privileged political power historically harms marginalized groups and can supplant God's primacy.
Early Christian Theology Has African Origins
- Christianity has deep African theological roots predating colonialism, including Tertullian and the Ethiopian church.
- Foster was surprised that Trinitas (the word for Trinity) and early bishops like Fermentus came from North African and Ethiopian contexts.
