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Evangelicalism(TM) Who Owns It?
Vol. 10, No. 2 • Mar/Apr 2001
Who owns this thing called “Evangelicalism”? On one hand, we speak as if we all know what we are talking about when we use the term. This is especially true for those of us who were raised in the subculture. On other occasions, we speak as if there is no coherent conception of what it […]
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The Battles Over the Label “Evangelical”
Who owns this thing called “Evangelicalism”? On one hand, we speak as if we all know what we are talking about when we use the term. This is especially true for those of us who were raised in the subculture. On other occasions, we speak as if there is no coherent conception of what it […]
The Perils of Definition
Two extremes can be found in the project of defining Evangelicalism. On the one hand, there is the infinitely elastic approach that treats this task as if it were a matter of defining cyberspace-far too diverse to characterize. On the other hand, there are those who are ready to reduce Evangelicalism to one of its […]
Are Charismatic-Inclined Pietists the True Evangelicals? And Have the Reformed Tried to Highjack Their Movement?
Our “Free Space” column, unlike the feature articles, is the opportunity for those outside of our circles to respond. It doesn’t imply editorial endorsement, but encourages the open exchange of ideas. -eds. MR: Before getting to your reading of charismatic and evangelical history, tell us a bit about your theological background and your relation to […]
Evangelicalism-A Fantasy
Among the “end-of-the-1970s” wrap-up articles filling the pages of periodicals a few months ago was one by Harold O. J. Brown in Christianity Today (December 21, 1979), called “The Church of the 1970s.” What struck me about this piece is that, while it was about the 1970s, it was not at all about the Church. […]
Unity and Diversity in the New Testament
In John 17 Jesus prays for his flock to “be brought to complete unity” (v. 23). Yet in Luke 12, he tells his disciples that he did not come to bring peace on earth, but division (v. 51). While often seen as two completely different and contradictory statements, they actually provide a window to explore […]
Distinguishing Confessing Evangelicals from Generic Evangelicals
MR is published by the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. MR’s editor-in-chief, Michael Horton, recently sat down in Atlanta with a few members of the Council that directs the Alliance, and asked them to explain what the Alliance is and why it exists. Joining him for the conversation were council members R. C. Sproul, chairman of […]
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What Is the Ordo Salutis? Explaining the Reformed View of Salvation
“The basis of our justification isn’t our sanctification, but Christ’s righteousness..” How are Christians saved? The Ordo Salutis, meaning “order of salvation,” describes the order by which Christians receive salvation. Pastor Adriel explains why it serves as a helpful tool in understanding the differences between Protestant and Catholic traditions.
The Agency of God’s Word in Salvation | Aaron H.Y. Chan
Aaron Chan examines Paul’s use of Deuteronomy 30:11–14 in Romans 10, tracing the deep narrative and theological roots in Deuteronomy’s own theology of divine communication.
Penance, Purgatory, and the Assurance of Salvation
How do our views of penance, repentance, justification, purgatory, and assurance of salvation impact how we live our lives?
Justified by Faith and Works? Defending Sola Fide
The hosts address some of the most common criticisms of sola fide and help Protestants understand the biblical defense of the doctrine and what is at stake if it is lost.
