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Evangelical roundup for February 16, 2023 at 9:30pm

John Fea   |  February 16, 2023 Leave a Comment

Messiah College classroom, late 1940s (Brethren in Christ Historical Library )

What is happening in Evangelical Land?

If you want to get up to speed on the Asbury Revival, we are covering that here. This roundup focuses on the currently unrevived world of evangelicalism.

Women Talking

There are more evangelicals than Catholics in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.

Florida’s Latino evangelicals against the death penalty.

Mississippi is getting ready for a post-Dobbs world.

Evangelicals as “centrists.”

Michael Wear announces his first class of “Public Life Fellows” at his Center for Christianity and Public Life. Andy Crouch likes the group:

My gosh this is a STUNNING group. So excited for this. https://t.co/3f4evPpvTQ

— Andy Crouch (@ahc) February 15, 2023

Russell Moore want to rethink the “evangelical gender wars.”

Shane is passing out tracts:

Many of us grew up with ā€œreligious tracts,ā€ and even handed them out to evangelize and convert folks. We’ll, we’ve made our own little version of tracts at @RAWtools to call people to take action around gun violence… check ā€˜em out. pic.twitter.com/rTOfFB9ja8

— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) February 16, 2023

Tim Keller

Samaritan’s Purse in Turkey.

Justin Giboney’s new docuseries on the Black church and “biblical orthodoxy.”

Bullseye?:

These guys keep telling on themselves.

Samuel Francis was once praised by the overt white supremacist Jarod Taylor as ā€œthe premier philosopher of white racial consciousness of our time." pic.twitter.com/Nzc0DcB59E

— Paul Matzko (@PMatzko) February 13, 2023

Are evangelical parents too achievement oriented when it comes to their kids’ education?

David French and Curtis Change record their podcast at the Coalition for Christian Colleges and University conference in Florida:

Listening to and participating in a new #GoodFaithPodcast recording with @curtischangRB & @DavidAFrench at the #CCCUMulti 2 Conference. pic.twitter.com/7n3Jupcna0

— CCCU (@cccuorg) February 16, 2023

Some evangelicals are very upset with the Church of England’s decision to bless same-sex unions.

The National Association of Evangelicals endorse the “He Gets Us” ads:

Did you see the #HeGetsUs ads yesterday for the Super Bowl? Here are some resources to continue conversations: https://t.co/0OLHaHgLmh pic.twitter.com/wByxSUNRXb

— National Association of Evangelicals (@NAEvangelicals) February 13, 2023

How should evangelicals love their country? Some thoughts from Richard Mouw.

A Dominican immigrant who pastors a Canadian church and cuts hair.

Lisa Sharon Harper at Calvin University.

Phil Vischer is frustrated:

If I’m not allowed to learn from Tim Keller because he’s too ā€œwinsome.ā€ Or a Catholic priest because he’s a Catholic priest. Or Beth Moore because… girl.

God becomes so, so small. ā€œI’d let you in, child, but your atonement theology was a little wonky.ā€

— Phil Vischer (@philvischer) February 8, 2023

Rick Warren’s new book.

More on the Tim Keller Center for Apologetics.

Blast from the past:

The prophets like DeSantis. It’s all related to palm trees.

It looks like the self-proclaimed "prophets" are starting to gravitate toward Ron DeSantis, with Charlie Shamp claiming he received a vision several years ago revealing that DeSantis' "ultimate future is to have a position in the United States as the president." pic.twitter.com/l8WYWrAvqT

— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) February 10, 2023

The Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast

Matt Gaetz will not be charged with sex trafficking. Jenna Ellis is happy:

BREAKING: Matt Gaetz vindicated!!! @RepMattGaetz https://t.co/LYS4rPkhMr

— Jenna Ellis šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø (@JennaEllisEsq) February 15, 2023

Charlie Kirk too:

Matt Gaetz has been "cleared" by the DOJ. How do you compensate a man for enduring 2 years of politically-motivated investigations in the first place?

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 15, 2023

Jenna and Eric talk about “wokeness”:

Jenna stands with John MacArthur:

As a woman who has personally received biblical counsel from @GraceComChurch, @johnmacarthur, and the greater IABC network on a variety of issues, I stand with GCC. I’ve been their attorney, but also among their fellowship.

My experiences have been of https://t.co/Es1FiHs1S1… https://t.co/rFa3J4ttUl

— Jenna Ellis šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø (@JennaEllisEsq) February 13, 2023

And here is some of the thread in response to the above tweet:

I have and you should consider her backstory and bias. She simply wants to see GCC fall. She’s wholly uninterested in truth or fact.

— Jenna Ellis šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø (@JennaEllisEsq) February 13, 2023

Or exposing James MacDonald as a bully and an imposter? 2/3https://t.co/7TEAgAhkxH

— Julie Roys (@reachjulieroys) February 13, 2023

Why some evangelicals don’t like the Black National Anthem.

Pensacola Christian College cancels a performance by an English gospel singing group because administrators learned that one of the singers was gay.

Jack Hibbs is not a fan of gun control. He thinks the Second Amendment is inspired by God. For Hibbs, revival is the only answer:

A gay Disney star gets saved and baptized at Bethel Church in Redding, California.

A launch-party rodeo:

UCSB Charlie Kirk Launch Party Rodeo was a blast!!! It may have been dark, but the rodeo was lit! Everyone loved the mechanical bull and free bbq food! šŸ”„šŸ“šŸ—šŸ‘āœØšŸ„©šŸ¦¬ā¤ļøā€šŸ”„šŸ“šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ®#tpusa #rodeo #turningpointusa #charliekirk #biggovsucks #santabarbara #ucsb #ucsantabarbara pic.twitter.com/8XuIX5ynWn

— Berkley Corey (@berkenstocks99) February 14, 2023

Charlie REALLY needs Damar’s illness to have something to do with COVID-19 vaccines:

Given the context, this is an odd answer. Isn’t that the number one question everyone wants answered? What is there to hide? https://t.co/5MZmN7iH6M

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 15, 2023

David Brody of Christian Broadcasting Network lands an early interview with Nikki Haley:

Coming Thursday: my one-on-one interview with PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Nikki Haley. We sat down in Charleston South Carolina after her big event. Watch across the county on @700club @CBNNews @NikkiHaley @TeamHaley pic.twitter.com/WjLy3eaimm

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) February 15, 2023

Here is Brody and Ralph Reed on Haley. Reed is a “big fan.” Sounds like he’s ready to help her.

More evangelicals behaving badly. And here.

Lance being Lance:

Two local GOP politicians have been killed in New Jersey in recent weeks. One was shot by a co-worker, and the motive for the other is currently unknown, but MAGA cultist Lance Wallnau suspects that they were targeted by "underground, Satanist, left-wing, antifa hit squads." pic.twitter.com/v6RXObjGsr

— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) February 13, 2023

Singing prophets:

Fasting for Deliverance and Healing in Africa#Prayer #Fasting #Miracles #HeidiBaker

Podcast Episode 904: Is God About To Release Singing Prophets That Topple Governments? | Listen at https://t.co/lXdqflzSyh pic.twitter.com/0cEpVjnAbh

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) February 13, 2023

Kirk Cousins: Evangelical.

The praying high school football coach is coming to Robert Jeffress’s church. Has the coach returned to work yet, or does he still need more time on the evangelical MAGA speaking circuit?

Coach Joe Kennedy is coming to First Dallas this Sunday, February 19, for a live interview during both services. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear how the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Kennedy and his First Amendment right by praying after a football game.

— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) February 14, 2023

Ken Ham is upset with Tim Keller.

Jack Graham and Greg Laurie reunite. Is this part of the Jesus Revolution movie promotional tour?:

Join us this Sunday as we welcome back to Prestonwood, my longtime friend and Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, @greglaurie

This is a great time to bring a friend with you, invite someone today! https://t.co/dfdh86Sdse@Prestonwood pic.twitter.com/aTRIpwm8j6

— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) February 14, 2023

Nothing from Franklin on the Asbury Revival, but a lot on Jim Jordan:

Rep. @Jim_Jordan is exactly right when he said,
"Only Americans should vote in American elections.ā€

TwoĀ thumbs up! We can’t vote in other countries’ elections. It’s just common sense!https://t.co/h2E1SbP4M0

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) February 14, 2023

Blessed are the persecuted, and don’t forget to sue for your religious liberty. A Liberty University law student is suing the National Archives.

Sex and freedom:

According to the secular culture, premarital sex is the definition of freedom. Dr. Sean McDowell shares with Dr. Tim Clinton that true freedom is restraining your sexual impulses until marriage. https://t.co/8JrdpRQoUf

— Family Talk (@DrJamesDobsonFT) February 14, 2023

“Full House” and Hallmark star Candace Cameron Bure talks to Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom Center about getting canceled.

James Dobson is honoring Black History month by honoring Tony Evans:

Dr. Tony Evans, a dear friend and ministry partner of Dr. James Dobson’s since the 1980s, serves as senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas. He has written over 100 books. To celebrate Black History Month, we honor Dr. Evans’ passion for telling others about Jesus. pic.twitter.com/EGhUxfjfJ5

— Family Talk (@DrJamesDobsonFT) February 14, 2023

Al Mohler, Trump voter:

The church cannot abdicate its responsibility for Christian truth-telling in a postmodern age.

— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) February 14, 2023

Gadfly William Wolfe of Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom Center on Biden’s State of the Union address.

What is going on with the Acts 29 Network?

Kristin Kobes Du Mez at The Holy Post.

Owen blocked me, but Warren Throckmorton seems to capture this well:

Owen Strachan v. Stephen Wolfe.

Note the comments from the racist anons. Wolfe might be the best apologist non-Christians have going for them. https://t.co/eJTlt4i0oX

— Warren Wokemorton šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡¦ (@wthrockmorton) February 11, 2023

Earlier in this roundup I linked to a piece by Russell Moore about the gender wars. Here is a theobro response:

First a disclaimer: Russell Moore was one of my professors at SBTS. In fact, I came to Southern in large part because of the principled stands he and others like him were making—particularly on complementarianism—at SBTS under Dr. Mohler's leadership.

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

First the framing: I think calling the very real differences between complementarians and egalitarians the "evangelical gender wars" side shows the issue(s) and muddies the waters.

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

If you answer "yes" to these questions, you are a complementarian. If you answer "no" to any of them, you are an egalitarian, at least functionally.

So whither the "gender wars"? To get at this question, we have to do a little (admittedly simplistic) history.

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

Along came feminist ideology, which pushed for men's and women's equality through the principle of functional interchangeability. So the church had to face the question, will this new ideology change our tradition and practice?

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

Egalitarians, on the other hand, more readily embraced feminist ideology, which led them to read those same passages in new ways—this can't be overemphasized: these were new readings, new justifications, new practices in the history of the church to ordain women.

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

Complementarians were also warning about the unprecedented challenges radical feminist ideology was presenting not just to the church, but to humanity. These challenges have played out before our eyes as the questions have morphed from what can a woman do, to what is a woman?

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

Which brings to my second point: Moore's use of DuMez's framing to critique complementarians is ironic and not at all helpful. In the article, he says of complementarians: "Turns out, there really was more John Wayne than Jesus." This is an allusion to DuMez's book.

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

This undercuts what Moore says when he gets to the "both sides" portion of his article, where he laments how individuals on the left are challenging the male-female binary and deconstructing the complementarity of male and female. Folks like Stroop and DuMez!

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

I also have to note a response from DuMez to a not-so-sympathetic reader. Surely Moore would push back vehemently against DuMez's characterization that his presence on the TGC Council, and apparently complementariansm, is anti-gospel.

But would that be to join the "gender war"? pic.twitter.com/g1qQteAhmh

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

This article does raise the question of Moore's complementarian commitments. Last I checked, TGC is a complementarian institution. I hope it stays that way, and I don't think doing so is fighting a gender war. I think it's being faithful.

— Colin Smothers (@colinsmo) February 14, 2023

Sean says hello:

Hello there. šŸ‡®šŸ‡³ pic.twitter.com/SugB2wX6bK

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) February 15, 2023

In March he is hanging out with election denier Doug Mastriano:

See you soon Pennsylvania!!!! https://t.co/H41Da4oB4P

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) February 14, 2023

Beth was on NPR:

22 months ago today this happened. I honestly still can't believe it I was on NPR for 7 minutes! I was too afraid to listen live & asked @kkdumez to tell me how I did 🤣

'The Making Of Biblical Womanhood' Tackles Contradictions In Religious Practice https://t.co/lwAGYBdqXd

— Beth Allison Barr, PhD (@bethallisonbarr) February 15, 2023

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