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
Introduces the concepts of modernism and postmodernism, and provides a
brief description of the Emerging Church
using their own words.
The Emerging Church, Part 2:
The Bible, One Voice Among
Many
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."
The Emerging Church, Part 3:
The Experiential Road
Relates how abandonment of Scriptural authority necessarily leads to an emphasis
on experience.
The Emerging Church, Part 4:
The Mystical Road
Considers the Emerging Church's embrace of mysticism through such means
as contemplative prayer.
The Emerging Church, Part 5:
Redefining the Gospel?
Delineates how the New Perspective on Paul has led to a rejection of justification
by grace through faith.
The Emerging Church, Part 6:
A Social Gospel?
Emphasizes the Emerging Church's confusion of Law and Gospel, to
"live in the way of Jesus."
The Emerging Church, Part 7:
Sheep Without a Shepherd
Points out the lack of certainty of many Emerging Church pastors, and their failure to preach
the whole counsel of God.
The Emerging Church, Part 8:
Final Thoughts
Summarizes the previous parts and reiterates the true way to "live in the
way of Jesus," through Word and Sacrament.
All eight parts together
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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
Word version
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
Truth and Theology: Priorities for the Church Today, by Greta Olsoe and Debra Olsoe LundeA Book Review of Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby and Claude V. King, by Pastor Gary Gilley