Evangelical roundup for January 26, 2023

The Nazarene Glory Barn, Los Angeles, circa 1890s. Credit: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries

What is happening in Evangelical land?

Evangelicals in Cambodia celebrate 100 years.

More on an evangelical church in Boston engaging Black theology.

Evangelical and other Protestant views on abortion.

LeCrae on YouTube comments:

The devil must read YouTube comments and feel proud of his work.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) January 25, 2023

And he is doing free shows in prisons:

If you are a prison chaplain or have a way to get me inside for any of these dates DM me to speak or free show in prisons. pic.twitter.com/UVT9QETppE
— Lecrae (@lecrae) January 21, 2023

Spanish evangelical seminaries are engaging feminism.

Christians who work as librarians in public libraries.

Justin Giboney on transgenderism in schools:

The idea that schools are entitled to teach children an ideology that defies biology, physiology and the religious and philosophical beliefs of their parents is just as dangerous as it is ridiculous.

They clearly have no regard for parental rights. https://t.co/95WFv1rZRi
— Justin Giboney (@JustinEGiboney) January 24, 2023

More on that Tony Dungy tweet.

Is Tim Keller liberal? He responds:

…or of taxes at the level of European socialist countries. I am pro-life. I am, of course, a major supporter of religious liberty, a term that the left now puts in scare quotes and a concept it opposes. Political liberals do not consider me politically liberal. So why have…
— Timothy Keller (1950-2023) (@timkellernyc) January 24, 2023

as a minister, I could not bind Christians’ consciences (see Westminster Confession Ch. 20) and tell them how to vote. That angered many conservative people who believed that any effort to be “apolitical” was really to be on the liberal side. The second reason is…
— Timothy Keller (1950-2023) (@timkellernyc) January 24, 2023

…bigger government and therefore is “liberal.” This is not true, of course. To say Christians must be deeply concerned for the needs of the poor is simply presenting a Biblical truth and is not speaking to political policy. Third, many believe that if I am not denunciatory…
— Timothy Keller (1950-2023) (@timkellernyc) January 24, 2023

Note-I believe the Bible critiques the ideologies of both the political Right and Left hence I'm not sure any political tribe would claim me, nor does that mean I'm a centrist or a moderate. For more on how Christianity “diagonalizes” the alternatives see:https://t.co/w9TKLoDJeF
— Timothy Keller (1950-2023) (@timkellernyc) January 24, 2023

Five Christian students killed after visiting a Bible college.

Blast from the past:

Slacktivist on Tim LaHaye on Wheaton College, 1968

John Piper: Church staff must have “theological unity”

Prosperity Gospel preacher Paula White’s new book:

Coming in February -> #MoneyMatters 👍
"My prayer for you as you read this book is that God will use it to illuminate the cracks in your foundation when it comes to money…I didn’t write this book just for you…I wrote this to help you help others and leave a legacy." -Paula pic.twitter.com/tDIPsisgaV
— Paula White-Cain (@Paula_White) January 25, 2023

Andy Stanley on evangelicals and gay people:

“A gay person who still wants to attend church after the way they’ve been treated… I’m telling you, they have more faith than I do.” —Andy Stanley

I’m not endorsing Andy or his church, but it seems like he’s headed in the right direction.pic.twitter.com/x6A2c5Iht5
— Your Favorite Deretic (@derektheheretic) January 24, 2023

Here are a few responses to Stanley:

If Andy Stanley was in the SBC, you wouldn't hear SBC leaders offering any public criticism of their view on homosexuality.

Their complete silence about FBC Orlando is proof. That church is capitulating on homosexuality and one of their pastors has strong ties with @NAMB_SBC!
— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) January 24, 2023

Experts Predict Andy Stanley Just 3 Years From Becoming Atheist https://t.co/wmyfkH4e4J
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) January 24, 2023

It doesn't matter what kind of “faith” Andy Stanley says “gays have more” of, if it doesn't lead to repentance (a complete turning away from sin), it won't save them.

Stop prostituting out your pulpit by making people comfortable on their way to hell. Read Romans 6, Stanley. pic.twitter.com/sb3Z75lAP6
— Mattea Merta (@MatteaMerta) January 24, 2023

https://twitter.com/travisakers/status/1617892545484460034

Lauren Boebert: evangelical theologian?

Trump tries to win over South Carolina evangelicals. And here.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes vs. the San Jose, California School District.

Twitter is a reflection of total depravity (but only when it is other people tweeting):

I think in many ways, Twitter can be a reflection of the total depravity of humankind.

Some of y’all have seen the racist comments I’ve dealt with here – some from anonymous accounts but many also from church leaders (both US & Canadian).

But that’s just the visible stuff.
— Joash Thomas (@JoashPThomas) January 24, 2023

The Duggars are back in the news.

Franklin Graham loves Brock Purdy. So do other evangelicals.

But what about evangelicals on the Eagles, Chiefs, and Bengals?”

Congratulations to @BrockPurdy13 & the @49ers on their win against the @DallasCowboys last night! Brock told the media, “I’m a faith-based guy so that’s how I stay grounded…at the end of the day I know that I’m not defined by the wins or losses…” https://t.co/RkBvHdaFVw
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) January 23, 2023

Invoking Carl F.H. Henry.

Huck is upset about DirectTV canceling Newsmax:

Why on earth would DirectTV do this? If they want to dump a channel, give CNN the heave-ho. Why is ATT/DirectTV targeting a conservative-leaning channel? https://t.co/7dqos187f0
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) January 25, 2023

The English Standard Version as the Bible of “Trumpists?“

Michael Farris joins the National Religious Broadcasters.

Former SNL comedian Jim Breuer jokes about Damar Hamlin on the “ReAwaken America Tour” at Greg Locke’s church:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJcp5Ml5s9w&t=2s

This may partly explain Jack Hibbs’s pro-life views.

Dante Stewart on Jesus as a lefty:

James Cone was right: “The Gospel of liberation is bad news to all oppressors because they have defined their "freedom" in terms of slavery of others.” If your Jesus defines “freedom” as the status quo and minimal change, then your Jesus isn’t biblical or loving.
— Danté Stewart (Stew) (@stewartdantec) January 24, 2023

Barr, Tisby, and Du Mez will gather:

I can’t wait to see @kkdumez in a few weeks. We get to hang out with @Baylor undergrads together 😁 See her upcoming events! https://t.co/6DZnSmtJNj pic.twitter.com/n8dg7nkFke
— Beth Allison Barr, PhD (@bethallisonbarr) January 25, 2023

Al Mohler in December 2022:

With 7 MDiv programs now available completely online, there's never been a more accessible time to be trained through #SouthernSeminary, under the world's best faculty. https://t.co/Pjnj5GN14f
— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) December 20, 2022

Al Mohler in January 2023:

While many seminaries rush to make their degrees faster, easier, simpler, @SBTS is committed to theological education that is deeper, richer, stronger. We place our trust in the truth that endures. Apply today at https://t.co/GxXN4CLPs4.
— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) January 25, 2023

The stage is set:

The stage is set for the next great awakening — I believe the greatest in history! The Bible clearly says Jesus is coming for a bride adorned in His glory. Now is the time for us to arise with the glory of the Lord upon us, totally committed to His kingdom purpose.
— James Robison (@revjamesrobison) January 25, 2023

Biden: High priest for the cult of death:

Clearly an advocate for the cult of death https://t.co/LkeAyhoLAM
— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) January 22, 2023

Is this really true? Does the left really only care about bathrooms and gender?:

The Left has reduced public education to a focus on choosing your gender and which bathroom to use.

It’s time for school choice. Let parents choose the best education for their children.
— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) January 25, 2023

Is dream baby dream good theology?”

The audacious dreamers of big dreams create the world the rest of us later call “normal”…we stand on their shoulders.

Be a dreamer or at least encourage those who are. Chances are they’re the ones building YOUR future.

Give no energy to doubt, criticism, cynicism or pessimism. pic.twitter.com/kJEOZfEbIz
— Rev. Johnnie Moore ن (@JohnnieM) January 25, 2023

January 6th was an inside job. Metaxas and his producer on why there was absolutely no way Biden won:

Charlie will be at an evangelical megachurch near you this weekend:

Speaker McCarthy is making good on his promise to block Reps. Lying Adam Schiff and Fang Fang Eric Swalwell from the House Intel Committee and Rep. Ilhan "The Ingrate" Omar from Foreign Affairs.

My reaction?

Welcome to the new Congress 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DmOE9kmlDB
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 26, 2023