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We hear much in the news nowadays about the evangelical community. Political analysts and various religious leaders and others oftentimes throw the word around and it is assumed that everyone knows who they refer to.
I don't remember if anyone here has ever defined the term; forgive me if they have. I often have friends and nonbelievers use the term to make statements. My impression is that it does not necessarily refer to church attendance (some evangelical may not even attend church, at least not regularly), and many are not Protestants.
I thought it might be a good idea to attempt a definition. Having looked at several sights on the web, I formed a general definition that seems to capture a lot of them. I'm sure there will be disagreements and additions.
Evangelical refers to those hold hold these beliefs:
1. The Bible is the highest authority and is the basis for morality. 2. Because of Christ’s mandate to take the Gospel to the world, we engage in personally encouraging or inviting non-Christians to trust Jesus as Savior. 3. Belief and acceptance of the cross of Christ as the only sacrifice that can remove the penalty of sin. 4. Only through trust in Jesus Christ as Savior can one receive the free gift of eternal salvation.
What are your thoughts? I'd like to hear your definition if you do not agree with these.
I don't remember if anyone here has ever defined the term; forgive me if they have. I often have friends and nonbelievers use the term to make statements. My impression is that it does not necessarily refer to church attendance (some evangelical may not even attend church, at least not regularly), and many are not Protestants.
I thought it might be a good idea to attempt a definition. Having looked at several sights on the web, I formed a general definition that seems to capture a lot of them. I'm sure there will be disagreements and additions.
Evangelical refers to those hold hold these beliefs:
1. The Bible is the highest authority and is the basis for morality. 2. Because of Christ’s mandate to take the Gospel to the world, we engage in personally encouraging or inviting non-Christians to trust Jesus as Savior. 3. Belief and acceptance of the cross of Christ as the only sacrifice that can remove the penalty of sin. 4. Only through trust in Jesus Christ as Savior can one receive the free gift of eternal salvation.
What are your thoughts? I'd like to hear your definition if you do not agree with these.