The End of Evangelism in the Public Square?

Does the lack of comfort Christians and non-Christians alike have with inviting others to change their beliefs mean that evangelism as a practice is no longer possible in the United States? No. Does it mean that certain practices of evangelism should be retired, at least for this cultural moment? Absolutely yes.

What if Evangelicals and Liberals Want the Same Salvation?

As we head into the Christmas holiday, we have become accustomed to the culture wars starting up again about whether it is appropriate to say “Merry Christmas” or whether religious symbols can be displayed on public land. These issues are usually set up as examples of conservatives (Christians) vs. liberals (non-religious). Predictable, right? The conservative…

New Salvation Quiz

I have developed the quiz “What’s Your View of Christian Salvation?”. Just click on that title in the menu at the top of my website. It will take you to a 9-question quiz that probes what you think is good and what concerns you most. Based on this, it lines you up with one of five historical figures, explains their view of salvation, and gives you some practical ideas of how that view can be put into practice.