Since Internet Monk designates itself as “Dispatches from the Post-Evangelical Wilderness,” it is important from time to time to recall what we mean by “evangelical.” Over at Jesus Creed today, Scot McKnight reviews a new book about Dallas Willard that includes a helpful sketch of evangelicalism, both in terms of its emphases and its historicalContinue reading “iMonk Class Review: Defining Evangelicalism and Post-Evangelicalism”
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Another Look: The Day of Salvation?
This was first posted in April, 2010. I remember the day I changed my thinking about when I was “saved.” I had grown up in a mainline Protestant denomination, was baptized and confirmed, attended worship and Sunday School, and dabbled with youth group. However, in my teen years, I was not deeply involved. Then theContinue reading “Another Look: The Day of Salvation?”
Longing for a Mother, not a Babysitter
I was talking to some old friends the other night and explaining why I had decided to practice my faith in the Lutheran tradition. As we were conversing, it struck me how many of us here at Internet Monk, post-evangelicals in spirit, have taken refuge in historic traditions. Michael Spencer, the original Internet Monk andContinue reading “Longing for a Mother, not a Babysitter”
An Outline: My Journey from Evangelicalism to the Lutheran Tradition
Here is an outline from two talks I gave at the church where I am currently learning and serving. It is just an outline, so if you have questions or want clarifications on anything, ask away. My purpose was to describe my personal reasons for why I, as a Christian, have moved from the cultureContinue reading “An Outline: My Journey from Evangelicalism to the Lutheran Tradition”
The Second Turning: or How JT, a Field of Dreams, a Marble Tomb, and Learning to Do Nothing Saved My Life
This is a book about the second turning. In the first turning, a Christian experiences the transformation from a natural person to a spiritual person. Instead of “self” being the center of life — exploring, cultivating, adoring it — God becomes the center. This miracle is brought forth by the Holy Spirit giving us newContinue reading “The Second Turning: or How JT, a Field of Dreams, a Marble Tomb, and Learning to Do Nothing Saved My Life”
Evangelicalism as a Way Station
I want to say something in praise of evangelicalism today. Evangelicalism has played an important role in my spiritual formation, and I know from experience that it has done the same in the lives of many others. The graph of my spiritual history is simple: from mainline Christianity to adolescent rebellion to spiritual awakening throughContinue reading “Evangelicalism as a Way Station”
“I Am” and “I Practice” — An Important Distinction
If we want to practice what some, including Michael Spencer, have called a “generous orthodoxy” – a commitment to the creedal Christian faith that recognizes “one holy catholic and apostolic Church” – then we must learn to speak about our own personal faith identities and commitments precisely. Here is the way I have learned toContinue reading ““I Am” and “I Practice” — An Important Distinction”
Talk Like a Human Being, Please
Oh my, this is funny. Being “post-evangelical” means moving away from a culture, and cultures have their languages, cliches, and insider ways of communicating. Conforming to these verbal standards marks one as an insider and makes others feel reassured that we’re all on the same team. But after awhile, it can sound so lame. AndContinue reading “Talk Like a Human Being, Please”
iMonk: Ten Ways I Have Changed
A classic Michael Spencer post from April, 2008. A friend of mine recently said, “It sure seems that you’ve gone through a lot of phases during your time as a blogger.” I’m sure it seems that way, but most of that is an illusion of the blogging life. The people around me wouldn’t have anyContinue reading “iMonk: Ten Ways I Have Changed”
iMonk: Post-Stupid?
“I am on a post-evangelical journey, discovering what it means to be vitally connected to Jesus.” * * * A classic Michael Spencer post from March 2008. A truly prominent, not-post anything blogger has put forward the following theory: Those who use the prefix “post” to describe themselves are claiming to be smarter than thoseContinue reading “iMonk: Post-Stupid?”
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