Sinners in the Hands of the Emergent Church
Jonathan Edwards Joins the Conversation
Jonathan Edwards was an innovative and creative thinker who sought the conversion of those with whom he worked and lived. He was, by no means, a recluse, who kept to himself and offered no concern for others. Preaching became his passion, as did conversion. Yet, Edwards offers the emerging church with some extremely important measures to consider. First, do not compromise theology for culture. Second, make preaching primary. Third, doctrine is important. And, fourth, God admires the virtues of morality and piety.
The emerging church offers a future for reaching the young generation. If they listen to Edwards, a biblical conversion and growth can take place.
William D. Henard (The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)
Paper Presented to The Academy For Evangelism in Theological Education
(Ashland, Ohio - October 4, 2007)
(HT: Ed Stetzer)
