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Evangelical Roundup for May 20, 2021

John Fea   |  May 20, 2021

Bible Institute of Los Angeles, circa 1950

What is going on in Evangelicalland?

Eric Metaxas interviews Os Guiness about his new book. I have not read the book yet, but will try to get to it soon. It sounds like the same stuff Guinness was pushing a year ago. Watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hK32KAxDq0

In case you haven’t heard, Russell Moore is going to Christianity Today. See what people are saying here. Nice reporting from Sarah Pulliam Bailey and Michelle Boorstein at The Washington Post here. Moore will stay a member of his Southern Baptist congregation in Nashville. Barry Hankins says that Moore’s exit will “liberate him to do what he’s been constrained to do” in the SBC.

Tim Keller shares some C.S. Lewis:

“Love of one’s country… becomes a demon when it becomes a god. Some…suspect that it is never anything but a demon. But then…we cannot keep even Christ’s lament over Jerusalem. He too exhibits love for His country.” C.S.Lewis, The Four Loves Chapter 2.

— Timothy Keller (1950-2023) (@timkellernyc) May 17, 2021

Didn’t I read something in the Bible about God being a shepherd for his people? Doesn’t that mean we are His sheep?

Our basic freedoms are under attack in America. But we must not forget to be joyful as we fight to preserve and defend them. We must be joyful warriors for the Gospel and for liberty.@SenTedCruz pic.twitter.com/UQ2xO6dIUq

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) May 17, 2021

The PBS Billy Graham documentary led to some helpful tweets. Start with Kevin Kruse and Anthea Butler. (My tweets are here. You can decide if they are helpful).

Today’s blast from the past:

From the conspiracy theory corner:

Biden may hold the office, but Trump is still the *LEADER* of the Free World.

— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) May 19, 2021

Jenna Ellis, host of #JustTheTruth talks with the Author of "Fish Out Of Water", Eric Metaxas about his former, and present views on the "very divisive issue of #abortion".

Watch the full episode: https://t.co/A9b7j9HICx @JennaEllisEsq @ericmetaxas pic.twitter.com/JDcD1DW2eQ

— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) May 19, 2021

Joe Biden has given new meaning to the term, "Operation Warp Speed." His presidency so far has been a rapid decline into a deep abyss as America quickly heads into the toilet. Watch my analysis on The Water Cooler today. @RealAmVoice @JustTheNews pic.twitter.com/8eUVB03SgA

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) May 19, 2021

The Bartons are at it again. This time they are talking about how the 1619 Project has “historical inaccuracies.” Oh the irony! Watch the Bartons cancel the 1619 Project in a video decrying cancel culture. I am surprised that David stayed silent for more than six minutes.

The Southern Baptist Convention is getting ready for its annual meeting:

To Southern Baptist church members: read this resolution on CRT/I & if you agree, become a joint submitter by following the steps outlined. See you in Nashville! #SBC21 https://t.co/BAGWuRZ5fX

— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) May 19, 2021

Take the Ship. #SBC21 #sbc2021 pic.twitter.com/GCuVNC6xjo

— Allen S. Nelson IV (@cuatronelson) May 10, 2021

And then there’s this:

I want to publicly thank Brantley Gasaway, Kristin Du Mez, & Joshua Sharp for their speculation on my going to a "strip mall seminary" (@gbtseminary).

In one day we've sold a TON of SMS merch & will send some profits to embattled Canadian pastors.

Store: https://t.co/kUMgvphVqf pic.twitter.com/FlGxaTnT51

— Owen Strachan (@ostrachan) May 18, 2021

What to do with the “E” word:

Tonight!:

So many of us have been working in various ways to address COVID-19 in our communities and help people get and stay healthy. Please join us on 5/20 at 7pm ET for this important conversation on how we can finish the race. Register here: https://t.co/T8nq2Av7IH pic.twitter.com/i91iPBfBr8

— National Association of Evangelicals (@NAEvangelicals) May 18, 2021

Michael Lindsay is on his way to Taylor University:

My time at Gordon has been a great blessing, and in large part because of the relationships we've been able to foster.

Rebecca and I were honored by @NAEvangelicals president Walter Kim's address at our farewell celebration, and are so thankful to all who came!#blessed pic.twitter.com/EWLTX8xxrp

— D. Michael Lindsay (@DMichaelLindsay) May 17, 2021

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