While Christians are often categorized as being "American Evangelicals," American Evangelicalism is not synonymous with biblical Christianity. One reason: included in a large swath of American Evangelicals is the unbiblical belief that dead people can help themselves--the synergistic belief that man cooperates with God in his salvation. You've Seen the Image I often see … [Read more...]
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Social Distancing: American Evangelicalism’s New Way Out of Evangelism
In this article, I will answer the question: Is social distancing American Evangelicalism's new gospel-less way to "love your neighbor?" The Blight that is "Friendship Evangelism" For 40 years, Satan has maniacally rubbed his hands and smiled (metaphorically speaking) as a generation of American Evangelical Christians has bought into the lies of "Friendship/Servant … [Read more...]
American Evangelicalism: Where Bad Things Happen
What I Believe about American Evangelicalism I believe American Evangelicalism is a Christ-less religious system that creates myriad false converts and is used by Satan to deceive the lost and to lead astray, as if it were possible, even the elect (Matthew 24:24). The children of a generation ago raised on Foosball, Pizza, emotionalism, bad teaching from untrained, unqualified … [Read more...]
Cheyenne: A Product of American Evangelicalism
On yesterday's edition of Cross Encounters Radio, we began a new segment, which is nothing new. It's new for Cross Encounters Radio, but it's something I have done on every radio program in which I have been a part. It's called "phone fishing." In order to pull this off, I needed a "fisherman" with a lot of experience--someone who knows the ropes. Enter my very good friend, … [Read more...]
When Evangelicalism’s False Conversion Rate Gets Overwhelming
Not long ago, a friend sent me a private message via Facebook. In it he described an all-too-common scenario, which he followed with an all-too-common question. Yet, my friend set up and asked the question in such a way that I could almost sense desperation in his words. At the very least, he was discouraged. So, I asked his permission to share his note and question with you, … [Read more...]
Roberto Clemente, Fandom, and Why Your Pastor Matters
While talking to a Christian brother about a popular preacher and the importance of appreciating our own pastors, I invoked Roberto Clemente. Roberto Clemente, the GOAT Growing up in a small town, about a half-hour north of Pittsburgh, PA, I dreamed of one day being a Pittsburgh Pirate. My plan was to succeed Steve Blass as the pitching ace of the team. If that didn't work … [Read more...]
The Man Who Will Marry My Daughter (I Still Mean It)
I wrote this article 14 years ago. It details my expectations for the man who will marry my daughter. I still mean it. Over the years, this article has proven to be the most hated article I've ever written--not only by pagans, but also by professing Christians. Accusations of misogyny and treating my daughters as property and slaves have come from both the lost and those who … [Read more...]