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Evangelical roundup for April 14, 2022

John Fea   |  April 14, 2022

Cross-bearing evangelist Arthur Blessitt

What is happening in Evangelical land?

Despite Donald Trump’s endorsement of David Perdue in the Georgia gubernatorial race, evangelicals are still backing incumbent Brian Kemp.

Eric Metaxas interviews Rudy Giuliani. The conspiracy theories abound!

Jenna Ellis and Eric Metaxas on why the church is no longer “speaking the truth in love.” (Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up). They are also mad about Trump’s recent endorsements. Ellis thinks that Trump’s advisers are leading him astray. But God is “sovereign” so Jenna does not live a day “without hope.”:

More evangelicals are observing Lent.

At Liberty University it appears that masks=anti-science:

Philadelphia progressives are, once again, ignoring all science. https://t.co/7RAJGnZJ9h

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) April 13, 2022

Ralph Reed endorses Dave McCormick in the GOP Pennsylvania senate race:

I’m honored to be endorsed by Founder & Chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition & national Christian leader, @ralphreed! My family & I cherish the freedoms we have in the U.S. to celebrate our Christian faith & we’re thankful to have his support. pic.twitter.com/0mv7bJbQ4N

— Dave McCormick (@DaveMcCormickPA) April 13, 2022

A Current author on evangelical house churches in China.

Pro-Trump prophet Lance Wallnau loves the MyPillow guy:

Support Mike! https://t.co/EX9hppEaic

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) April 12, 2022

A professor at a Ukrainian evangelical seminary asks for prayer.

Update: Charlie Kirk is still banned from Twitter. He has not tweeted since March 21, 2022. But he is on Facebook talking about how “race means nothing” to him and “means nothing to God”:

Jesus and John Wayne is headed to Brazil:

Of everything that’s happened w/ JESUS AND JOHN EAYNE since it published, I think this is my favorite: a Portuguese edition will be published by @ThomasNelsonBr w/ foreword by @ronilso_pacheco. Grateful to all the Brazilian evangelicals who’ve pushed for this to happen. pic.twitter.com/npK43sy5lj

— Kristin Du Mez (@kkdumez) April 13, 2022

Jim Garlow on slapgate:

An evangelical defense of Jordan Peterson.

People of “faith” support Doug Mastriano for Pennsylvania governor:

From the PA @dougmastriano rally Saturday!

“I will do anything to get PA to get Doug Mastriano elected governor. …If you know this amazing couple [Doug and Rebbie], you know their faith is who they are.” pic.twitter.com/ePMyCHOnBv

— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) April 13, 2022

Tucker Carlson visits an evangelical megachurch in San Diego and brags that he is not vaccinated.

Interesting project:

Hi, new followers! I'm a historian of religion in the USA, and I'm working on a book about how #CCM has shaped evangelicalism (& vice versa). If you have a story of how CCM has shaped you, I'd love to hear from you on the #CCMSurvey (Link in bio) – over 1000 have responded!✝️🎶🎤 pic.twitter.com/HaMfeGVKsE

— Leah Payne (@drleahpayne) April 13, 2022

Sexual misconduct at Hillsong NYC.

James Dobson on the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court: “the preoccupation with her skin tone has obscured a record that could easily have been fatal to a different nominee with a similar judicial background”

Blast from the past:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7bhbz5MOwc&t=491s

There are evangelicals in Palestine.

Coming soon to a theater near you:

How Catholics in Brazil are losing power to evangelicals.

The president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary prays for TEDS:

Evangelicalism needs a TEDS that’s doctrinally sound & financially stable.

Let’s pray for our brothers & sisters in Deerfield. https://t.co/BRG7gbQsDY

— Jason Keith Allen (@jasonkeithallen) April 13, 2022

A new book about court evangelical Paula White

Complementarians are teaching women to teach.

1st Baptist Church takes Dallas!:

After 2 years, our March For Eternal Life and Palm Sunday in the Park concert returned!

It was amazing to carry the cross down the streets of Dallas and worship together as a church while we prepare our hearts for Easter. pic.twitter.com/nDMdMwlSIq

— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) April 12, 2022

Kenyan evangelical churches ban political campaigning.

Nikki Haley wishes John Hagee a happy birthday:

And thank you Ambassador Haley for your friendship, and your integrity as a bold and courageous leader in America. Diana and I send our best to you and Michael. https://t.co/Ip7sjZr5Ea

— Pastor John Hagee (@PastorJohnHagee) April 12, 2022

Are Southern Baptists “elites” woke?

Sounds like the winner of The Masters is an evangelical:

A tremendous young man with his priorities in order. #champion https://t.co/VGUCFvCnpT

— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) April 11, 2022

Franklin Graham was all over it:

Congratulations to Scottie Scheffler for winning @TheMasters and taking home his first green jacket at just 25 years old! He told the media after his big win, “The reason why I play golf is I’m trying to glorify God and all that He’s done in my life.” https://t.co/MQcCeTZKdz

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) April 11, 2022

An evangelical seminary in Spain turns 100.

This guy carried water for Trump for five years. Now he has the audacity to preach a sermon on honesty?

Be honest with God about what's going on in your heart. He wants to bless you with His spirit, but He needs your honesty first. pic.twitter.com/6469yW922p

— Jentezen Franklin (@Jentezen) April 13, 2022

Rick Warren endorses Brett Barber for the SBC presidency.

Jefferson also said a bunch of other things about Christianity. Actually, the words Graham attributes to Jefferson here are a collection of words from a couple different sources mashed together and carved into the Jefferson Memorial.

Today would have been #ThomasJefferson's birthday. He once said, "God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?"

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) April 13, 2022

Graham is in Ukraine:

I’ve been in Ukraine the last couple of days to check on our team & the work @SamaritansPurse and @BGEA is doing here. pic.twitter.com/C1qKpNQpgo

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) April 12, 2022

David Barton is going back on the road. And here is his latest distortion of history.

The “Prophecy Pros“

Russell and Beth:

I don’t know what @BethMooreLPM and I were talking about when this photo was taken, but I know we were having a good time.

What a joyful and life-giving time it was for me at the Living Proof Ministries’ Long Game event this weekend in Austin. pic.twitter.com/YghAMAEjtl

— Russell Moore (@drmoore) April 11, 2022

A review of a new book on evangelicalism calls for more definitive boundary lines.

Justin Giboney on the DeSantis fatherhood bill:

I’ll work with anyone to promote fatherhood and with no one to undermine it. Salute @TonyDungy!

Some partisans would rather watch children suffer than support a good cause led by someone they disagree with on other issues. #fathersmatter https://t.co/SVHWhcs7Hi

— Justin Giboney (@JustinEGiboney) April 11, 2022

Tony Dungy too:

2 days ago I spoke on behalf of a Florida bill that supports dads & families and it offended some people. 14 yrs ago Pres Obama said the same things almost verbatim. I’m assuming people were outraged at him too. I am serving the Lord so I’ll keep supporting dads and families.🙏🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/7eIemEGe9T

— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) April 13, 2022

I don’t think I have ever met a self-identifying member of the “Left” who hates the nuclear family. I wonder if Al Mohler has left his Southern Baptist bubble long enough to have met ANYONE on the “Left.” How much longer can we take this guy’s commentary seriously?

The Cultural Left Hates the Nuclear Family and Its Marketization — But More Importantly, It Hates the Natural Family Built into the Structures of Creation Even More #TheBriefing https://t.co/Fh1Pku1Lwo

— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) April 12, 2022

Mike Huckabee’s first date with his wife:

Hey @SarahHuckabee nothing but the best for the girl who would become your mother @janethuckabee and I’m sure she’d say it was a splendid dinner! https://t.co/1jyrE1P6h9

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) April 13, 2022

The CCCU opens a free library!:

We love being part of our Capitol Hill neighborhood! Today we cut the ribbon on our very own free library as a way to share resources with our community that we hope they find to be helpful, nourishing, & impactful. pic.twitter.com/sMa3jUnadm

— CCCU (@cccuorg) April 13, 2022

Civil disobedience? I guess Romans 13 doesn’t apply here.

They've just extended the mask mandate on planes.

Pro-tip: If you want to fly without wearing your mask, just make sure you're slowly eating something the whole time. Even if you're just eating some ice. It works in the airport and on the plane.https://t.co/UAznzRUUKs

— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) April 13, 2022

Problems at Charis Bible College.

Southern Baptists:

On April 1, I received a phone call informing me that the powers that be in the SBC were shopping my wife’s rough draft concerning our marriage to news outlets attempt to silence my voice. Never did I dream this despicable action would happen the week of Easter.
1/6

— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) April 12, 2022

Apparently talking to kids about sex is “absurd” and “demonic”:

Why is the Left so fixated on talking to kids about sex? It’s absurd and demonic.@abigaildisney @cnn#HoldTheLine pic.twitter.com/EZ4zUVB8k2

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) April 11, 2022

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  1. Jaunita says

    April 18, 2022 at 3:56 am

    Liked the “Blast from the Past”. I had never hear Bob Jones speak/preach before.

  2. John Fea says

    April 26, 2022 at 11:09 am

    Needless to say, I have fun tracking down these “Blasts from the Past.” Thanks for reading.