Welcome
Evangelicalism , according to Elwell’s Dictionary of Theology, is "a movement in modern Christianity,
transcending denominational and confessional boundaries, that emphasizes conformity to the
basic tenets of the faith and a missionary outreach of compassion and urgency."
(1984, p 379) The name is derived from a Greek noun, euangelion, translated as good news
or gospel. While having many positive characteristics, Evangelicalism has, nevertheless, given
rise to a number of claims and trends that we believe compromise the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. It is these unbiblical claims and trends that we wish to draw attention to and
give warning about.
NEW!
A Book Review of Testing the Claims of Church Growth,
by Rev. Rodney Zwonitzer
NEW!
A Theology of Glory and a Theology of the Cross,
by Pastor Don Matzat
Willow Creek's Malnourished Christians:
Seeker-Sensitive Failure?
The Emerging Church, Part 1:
An Overview
The Emerging Church, Part 2:
The Bible, One Voice Among
Many
The Emerging Church, Part 3:
The Experiential Road
The Emerging Church, Part 4:
The Mystical Road
The Emerging Church, Part 5:
Redefining the Gospel?
The Emerging Church, Part 6:
A Social Gospel?
The Emerging Church, Part 7:
Sheep Without a Shepherd
The Emerging Church, Part 8:
Final Thoughts
All eight parts together
The Labyrinth
Journey:
Walking the Path to Fulfillment?
The Purpose-Driven
Life:
A Lutheran's Perspective
Una Vida
Con Propósito:
Una Perspectiva Luterana
Foundations for Faith:
A Discussion of "Experience" and "Decision" in
Relation to Salvation
Church Growth through Cell Groups: A consideration of four books on cell church
methodology
Truth and Theology
:
Priorities for the Church Today
The Prayer of Jabez:
A Review by Mark Talbot
Introduces the concepts of modernism and postmodernism, and provides a
brief description of the Emerging Church
using their own words.
Describes the
Emerging Church's rejection of Biblical inspiration and inerrancy in favor of a derivation of "truth"
through a cooperative effort of community, story, and Biblical "interpretation."
Relates how abandonment of Scriptural authority necessarily leads to an emphasis
on experience.
Considers the Emerging Church's embrace of mysticism through such means
as contemplative prayer.
Delineates how the New Perspective on Paul has led to a rejection of justification
by grace through faith.
Emphasizes the Emerging Church's confusion of Law and Gospel, to
"live in the way of Jesus."
Points out the lack of certainty of many Emerging Church pastors, and their failure to preach
the whole counsel of God.
Summarizes the previous parts and reiterates the true way to "live in the
way of Jesus," through Word and Sacrament.
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