Welcome to the official website of

Richard Brash

Missionary. Theologian. Author.

Richard's mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in all its richness through a ministry of teaching, speaking, and writing — to the glory of God.

How God Preserved the Bible

Christian's Pocket Guide Series

The Holy Spirit inspired the writing of the Word of God in the first place and applies it to our hearts now. But what does he do in respect of the Bible between these two works? How do we know that the Bible we read today is still the inspired Word of God? Richard grounds his answers in the doctrines of God and his outer works, especially providence.

Read More Japanese edition: 聖書が語る神が語る

Knowing Me, Knowing God

Six Theological Keys to Scripture

In the Bible, God gives us knowledge of himself and of ourselves, so that through these two intertwined strands we may receive what Calvin called 'true and sound wisdom'. In pursuit of this wisdom, many Christians have learned to interpret Scripture chrono-logically, following the Bible's developing story from creation, through fall, to redemption, and ultimately to restoration. But what of a complementary theo-logical approach to Scripture, one which focuses on the Bible's main 'characters' — God and human beings — and the nature of their relationship?

Read More Japanese edition: 自分を知り、神を知る

The Brash family: Richard, Yuko and their two children

About Richard Brash

Professor of Systematic Theology, Christ Bible Seminary, Nagoya, Japan

Richard Brash was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He and his wife Yuko are mission partners with Japan Christian Link, sent jointly by St Ebbe's Church, Oxford, and Chalmers Church, Edinburgh. Richard and Yuko have two children.

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