More on Proclaiming

by Frank Turk

we “evangelicals” (or more traditionally, just “???????????”, as they were first called in Antioch — just “Christians”) tend to make it a lot more complicated than it has to be. Continue Reading »

20 Oct 2009 0

Evangelical Definition and Halloween

by Russell D. Moore

If John Mark is right that an evangelical is “a fundamentalist who watches The Office,” then I’m written out of the definition since I’ve never seen the show. But, still, I think he’s on to something. Here’s an alternative try.An evangelical is a fundamentalist . . . . Continue Reading »

19 Oct 2009 0

The Theological Core of Evangelicalism

by James Grant

Joe Carter started this discussion by asking, “How would the bloggers here at Evangel define the term? What is is that we all have in common that allows us to share the label?” Timothy George provides a helpful short and concise summary:At its heart [evangelicalism] is a theological core . . . . Continue Reading »

19 Oct 2009 0

Moving Beyond Simple Criticism

by Gene Fant

When I was a kid, I loved the sight gags in the old Adam West “Batman” series. One in particular used to crack me up: in the Bat Cave, the equipment was labeled with large signs, no matter how obvious it was what the item was. “Bat poles.” “Bat phone.” Etc. Ever . . . . Continue Reading »

19 Oct 2009 0

A People of God’s Grace

by Collin Brendemuehl

Grace is the ribbon around the wrapping paper of mercy that packages the gift of salvation. Continue Reading »

19 Oct 2009 0

Is It Wrong that I Don’t Care If I’m an Evangelical?

by Russell D. Moore

Several years ago I was explaining to a friend why I’d never been invited to preach in an acquaintance’s church, and never would be. “It’s because I’m not a fundamentalist,” I said. And it was true. Continue Reading »

19 Oct 2009 0

Stott on the Essence of Evangelicalism

by Justin Taylor

What is an evangelical?For a thoughtful answer—a masterful example of clear thinking and concise expression—I’d recommend listening to this lecture by John Stott. (It’s 47 minutes long; I’m not sure what year it was delivered. If you know the provenance, please let us . . . . Continue Reading »

19 Oct 2009 0

Recapturing Evangelical

by Roger Overton

Though still relatively young, I would like to think that I’ve grown and matured in my understanding and perspective on faith, theology and culture. I went through a phase in my life a few years ago when I was extremely particular about the views with which I associated myself. I wanted to . . . . Continue Reading »

18 Oct 2009 0