Revisionism is now under way, and wolves are very dear, loving creatures; cannibals are really vegetarians; and criminals are really abused and misunderstood peoples, hurt and in need of love! The law still believes in punishment, but now it seeks to punish Christian schools, godly men, Christian families, and the like.
The reaction to Christian Reconstruction has been varied. Some see a small organization such as Chalcedon at the forefront of the “movement” and declare it dead, ignoring that more people than ever before now adhere to it. This is always a problem when we look at institutions and organizational structure as the model of success; Christian Reconstruction is an idea, though, so its influence must be measured by the extent to which its ideas influence individuals.
By Andrea G. Schwartz, Charles H. Roberts on August 08, 2022
Which model does Scripture promote in sharing the "good news" of Jesus Christ—argumentation or testimony? Listen in to this episode of the Out of the Question Podcast.
A common view in many churches is that the Christian gospel is comprehended by being born again. This, however, is the beginning, not the end, of faith. When it becomes the totality of the Faith, it is a departure from Christ. Its goal is then self-centered and wrong.
Religious faith is the major motivating force in human life and yet it is excluded from the affairs of state. The Ten Commandments are God's law, imperatives for Jews and Christians, and yet they are barred while pornography, abortion, and homosexuality are legal.
The question which remains unanswered is whether American Christianity will be judged for its neglect of him, or whether Van Til’s influence will become a part of its renewal.
