Living Faithfully in a Pluralistic World

John H. Armstrong July 14th, 2008

One of the more vexing questions faithful Christians face more and more is the one raised by the claims of Jesus that he is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Is salvation found in no other way than through conscious faith in Christ alone? It has become customary to agree that there are three alternative answers to this question.

1. Exclusivism

This is the traditional answer and the one held by almost all Christians who are conservative. There is "no other name" and thus no o … (Read More)

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Racism in the Church - John H. Armstrong on SBE

Erik April 18th, 2008

When Rev. Jeremiah Wright said, "God bless America? No! God damn America," how do we hear his words? John Armstrong stops by Steve Brown Etc. this week to talk about it. Use one of the options at the bottom of this post to listen.

Dr. Armstrong has taken heat for his stance on the issue and for writing things like…

"Racism can be variously understood and thus most of us who are white are convinced that we are not racists at all. But racism is more than personal prejudic … (Read More)

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Sex in the Eucharist (Part 2)

John H. Armstrong April 14th, 2008

Christianity should have a strikingly different view of sexuality than other non-Christian religions or philosophies for one primary reason—we cherish creation, and thus believe sexuality is fundamental to our humanity as creatures made in God’s image. Christians believe, if they are orthodox, that the human body is good. The body is central to all other Christian teaching. God creates our bodies and then draws us to himself in the human flesh and blood of the man, Christ Jesus.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream

John H. Armstrong January 21st, 2008

Today is Martin Luther King day in the United States. Though this celebration was met with much opposition in its origins some years ago I am persuaded that it reminds us, sometimes most uncomfortably, of our very long struggle regarding race. It also reminds us of the need to remain ever vigilant to address the injustices and racism that still remain. I personally believe Dr. King was an American icon for social change and that his legacy, though not perfect, is properly honored by us all today … (Read More)

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A Lesson from Burkina Faso for American Evangelicals

John H. Armstrong December 31st, 2007

I am an adjunct professor of evangelism at Wheaton College Graduate School. Because of this role I am allowed to teach two or three courses each academic year and this year has allowed me the great privilege of teaching students from all over the world. I sometimes feel as if I am paid to learn from my students. They are bright, eager and very passionate for the gospel of the kingdom. Why else would someone take a master’s degree in evangelism if they were not?

In an intensive class, taught Ja … (Read More)

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How Would Jesus Vote?

Erik September 21st, 2007

With the old conservative Christian war horses getting on or dying off, what does the future look like for the public face of Christianity on the political stage? Is the Church on the verge of getting out of the conservative political pocket and into the liberal one?

Maybe we should ask, "How would Jesus vote?" or, "Would He even bother?" Join Steve and our go-to professional religionist, John H. Armstrong for an insightful and balanced discussion of Christianity's pl … (Read More)

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