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    Biblical Christianity is Evangelical: Not Political
    Biblical Christianity is Evangelical: Not Political
    Biblical Christianity is Evangelical: Not Political
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    Biblical Christianity is Evangelical: Not Political

    By Kent A. Philpott and Katie L.C. Philpott

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    Evangelical is perceived in various ways, and in more recent times it has acquired a negative and political bite. The purpose of this little book is to show the biblical understanding of evangelical and describe true biblical, evangelical Christianity. This is not a call to awakening, which is only possible by the work of the H

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEarthen Vessel Publishing
    Release dateOct 12, 2018
    ISBN9781946794079
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      Biblical Christianity is Evangelical - Kent A. Philpott

      Preface

      Evangelical means different things to different people, and in more recent times it has acquired a negative and political bite, yet just decades ago it was an honored term without political connotations. No more. In the present climate, evangelicals have been reduced to a block of voters who are viewed as extreme right wing or even narrow-minded bigots.

      The purpose of this little book is to show the biblical understanding of evangelical and describe what a biblical evangelical is. My intention is to show that, from a biblical point of view, the bold proclamation of the essential and core message of Christianity, otherwise known as the gospel, is what accurately defines an evangelical.

      Not all the visible church is evangelical. Likely only a small fraction of this public, organized, and Christian-oriented designation is the actual Church known by God. This Church, referred to as the invisible Church, is made up of all those who are born from above, forgiven of sin, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and placed into the Body of Christ. It consists of persons in many different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, nationalities, and organizations. Denominationally, some are Roman Catholic, Baptist, Eastern Orthodox, Pentecostal, and independents. Indeed, born-from-above people will be found among the more than 30,000 organized denominations. Then, there are complete loners who do not identify with any gathering of Christians.

      Within many of the organized groupings of Christians, even those who have a sacramental¹ theology, are those who engage in bold proclamation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.² However, sacramentalism often leans heavily on the ministrations of the church, resulting in either a light approach to the gospel or an ignoring of it all together.

      Biblical evangelicalism has appeared a number of times in Christian history, including during the great Reformation of the sixteenth century. Many countries have also experienced awakenings, sometimes called revivals, of which America has experienced four: those of 1734–1742, then 1798–1825, 1857–1859, and more recently from 1967 to 1975.

      These awakenings wielded great spiritual impact but inevitably ended, and normal times drifted back in. Predictably, the church languished and declined, especially in the visible Church. This is presently the case in America—a decline across the board.

      The reason for this presentation then becomes clear. This is not a call to awakening; such is only possible by the working of the Holy Spirit who alone can bring genuine awakening and revival. This Little Book is a call for Christians to engage in bold proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

      Reader, please read slowly through the Book of Acts and discover once again its emphasis on the presentation of the core gospel message. Also read the Gospels and see what Jesus commanded His followers—us—to do until He returns at the end of the age.

      This is also an invitation to join with countless others who share the core message of this book. Many who came to Christ in the Jesus People Movement of 1967 to 1975 will agree with the essential point that boldly presenting the message of Jesus is what we are called to do.

      Could it be that some who read this would like to align with and be in fellowship with others who share this concept? If so, you are invited to be part of the Bold Proclamation Association. While not a clever name, it makes the point clear. This association has no formal membership, and no money changes hands; it

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