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.
Transform or Die: Taking a Look at the Transforming Churches Network,
by Scott Diekmann
Does God Hate Sin but Love the Sinner?,
by Dr. Walter W. F. Albrecht
Ronald L. Dart's Anti-Trinitarian Teaching,
by Scott Diekmann
Are You in God's Will?, a quote of Rev. Todd Wilken
Can you make a decision for Christ?, by Rev.
Bryan Wolfmueller
The Text is Too Strong; discussing theistic evolution, by Scott
Diekmann
Lectio Divina: A Lutheran Perspective, by Rev. Jeffrey W. Ware
Christless Christianity: Getting In Christ's Way, by Michael S. Horton
The Green Bible: Environmentalism Gone Awry, by Scott
Diekmann
The Shack: A Book Review, by Jim Pierce
Will You Be "Left Behind?,"
by Rev. G. Brent McGuire
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,
by Scott Diekmann
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?, by
Carl Teichrib
The Purpose-Driven
Life:
A Lutheran's Perspective, by Scott
Diekmann
Una Vida
Con Propósito:
Una Perspectiva Luterana
A Book Review of Testing the Claims of Church Growth, by Rev. Rodney Zwonitzer
For the Sake of Christ's Commission:
An examination of the pitfalls of the Church Growth Movement
Foundations for Faith:
A Discussion of "Experience" and "Decision" in
Relation to Salvation, by Greta Olsoe
Church Growth through Cell Groups: A consideration of four books on cell church
methodology,
by Kevin Fenster and Greta Olsoe
The AD 2000 Movement,
by Greta Olsoe
A
Book Review of Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby and Claude V. King,
by Pastor Gary Gilley
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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The Prayer of Jabez: A Review,
by Mark Talbot