How to Renew a Decadent Evangelical Culture

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“Over the past few years, it’s been difficult for me to avoid thinking that decadence accurately describes many elements of contemporary evangelicalism.” - TGC

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Where Are Evangelicalism’s Boundary Lines?

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“Definition and delineation are never done once and for all….Changes in society and changes in the theological world require that definition and delineation be carried on—and that is what Michael Reeves has attempted in Gospel People.” - TGC

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Symposium: ‘Scandal of the Evangelical Mind’ 30 Years Later

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“With the publication of an anniversary edition, containing a new preface and afterword by Noll, I asked various scholars across institutions to reflect on the book’s significance and ongoing relevance for the church today.” - TGC

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Much Ado About Something: A New Christian Fundamentalism for 2022

A new fundamentalism has arrived on the scene in the evangelical world. It’s kinda like legacy fundamentalism, but also kinda not. In this video essay, I review components of generic, faithful Christianity, define and give examples of second-stage legacy Baptist fundamentalism, then make some observations of and connections to the 2022 evangelical scene to decribe this “new fundamentalism.”

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The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism

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“American evangelicalism is deeply divided. Some evangelicals have embraced the secular turn toward social justice activism…Old alliances are dissolving.” - First Things

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The Multiple Definitions of “Evangelical”

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“In a political discussion, we are evangelicals and we are the good guys. In ecclesiastical conversations, they are the bad guys. It is no wonder that our church members, especially new believers, have a hard time following.” - Kevin Schaal

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