These posts address the increasingly popular movement of people who call themselves ex-vangelicals (not evangelicals), progressive Christians, deconstructionists, or revisionists: people who believe Scripture is outdated, wrongly interpreted, misunderstood, corrupted, and/or untrustworthy.
Wilderness Wanderers.
When Destructive Sins are Celebrated
Have you ever wondered why some of the most damaging sins are celebrated by our culture? This 1-minute devotion challenges us to stand firm.
Even though the exact word is not found in Scripture, abortion is still clearly addressed. Ex-vangelicals tend to accept abortion, claiming it is more compassionate than opposing it.
Hate Crimes: 4 Biblical Principles
Ex-vangelicals like to link biblical Christianity to hatred and hate crimes. It's dishonest, but it helps them redefine sin.
2 Popular Christian Errors
This post debunks two popular ex-vangelical beliefs.
3 Reasons Unanswered Questions Should Increase our Faith
This devotion explains how ex-vangelicals use unanswered questions to redefine God, as if He is on their level.
When People Reject the Inerrancy of Scripture
It's important to understand the implications of rejecting Bible inerrancy. Don't be taken in by deceptive arguments.
Hypocrisy, persecution, hatred, intolerance... This devotion offers 5 biblical responses to the growing criticism of Christians.
This 1-minute devotion addresses the foundation for the dangerous "Progressive Christian" movement.
Jen Hatmaker: Making Faith Culturally Acceptable
Jen Hatmaker is a spokesperson for the progressive Christian movement, which is many ways could be called the progressive compromise movement.
Amy Grant Explains the Ex-vangelical Definition of Love
Amy Grant, a well-known “Christian” recording artist, now defines love for God and love for man according to popular "Progressive Christian" or Ex-vangelical teachings.
Another example of "Ex-vangelical" or "Progressive Christian" propaganda. It's always based on attack more than on facts.
My son and his family are getting deep into Calvinism, and this seems very close to what's being talked about above. I see his pastor causing confusion in the true Word of God, and re-writing the bible. I'm at a lose at what I can do. All I can do is pray. My son has deep christian roots from childhood. He has known the truth, and is a born-again believer.
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DeleteCalvinism itself is not an ex-vangelical teaching. It is something that has long been debated by Bible-believing Christians because Scripture does not clearly explain the exact juncture of God's sovereignty and man's free will. Are we chosen before time or do we choose Christ during our lifetime?
It is a denominational difference, a non-essential difference. Although some on either side of this debate would disagree with me, most people agree that both Calvinists and non-Calvinists can be genuine, God-loving, Bible-believing Christians.
However, I'm sure there are Calvinist doctrines that are not inside these legitimate differences. I'm sorry that your son is involved in these things. I pray the God will give you wisdom in dealing with it.
I have a beloved family member who has bought into these ex-vangelical teachings, so I can identify with your concerns.
He was a Christian in name only then. He had zero faith. God can be His only true light we pray.
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