Carl F. H. Henry on the Christian Stake in Legislation
How should the Church address social issues today? Writing in the 1960’s, Carl F. H. Henry provides us with a framework to think through this essential question. His words on why the Church should address rulers and the public on the theme of proper social principles remain applicable to this day: Even though the Church is not arbitrarily to impose a theology of society, forcing its ideals upon the world, it needs to do more than...
Biblical Inerrancy, the Chicago Statement, and the Old Testament
When surveying teachings on the doctrine of Scripture, one need not look long before encountering biblical inerrancy. After all, “Scripture is the source of evangelical faith, and since inerrancy is ultimately a matter of reading Scripture faithfully inerrancy is often regarded as of the essence of genuine Christian faith.”[1] However, this doctrine has caused a fair share of misgivings within the last one hundred years, specifically...
Shaping Culture One Classroom at a Time
Over 60 years ago, Carl F. H. Henry questioned whether evangelicals could justify having so much money invested in church buildings that were only used a couple of days per week. He wrote, “The day has now come for evangelicalism to rethink its whole building program. By tremendous outlay of funds, most church communities provide a worship structure which usually stands idle except for two Sundays services and a midweek prayer...
Scripture and Decision-Making
In a world filled with test-tube babies, drones, and physician-assisted suicide, Christian ethics can become unpredictable, with positions turning irrelevant as soon as they are broadcasted. This dilemma causes us to ask, how do we move from the ancient text of the Bible to contemporary ethical issues? Do the Old and New Testaments give answers for ethical dilemmas in public policy, genetics, creation care, and politics? While moral...
Cultural Engagement According to Carl F.H. Henry
Twilight of a Great Civilization is a collection of essays put together due to the common theme that each one embraces. In one of the essays, We Are Warriors With A Mission In The World, Carl F.H. Henry is asking evangelicals to take seriously the mission of cultural engagement for the sake of Christ. “Christianity is qualitatively different or it has nothing distinctive to offer the world…Christian duty requires courageous...
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