'We should not be content with bare doctrine'

Michael Reeves  |  Features  |  everyday theology
Date posted:  4 Nov 2024
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'We should not be content with bare doctrine'

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Evangelicals are never about propositions alone: we want the theological truths of the gospel to transform us by the renewing of our minds (Rom.12:2).

We want to know God, in a personal way. We don’t simply affirm that Scripture is our supreme authority and that we are justified by faith alone through Christ alone. We actually submit to Scripture as our supreme authority and enjoy Christ as our only Saviour, praising Him from our hearts for His all-sufficiency and grace.

The history of evangelicalism is marked by story after story of conversion. However, under all those conversions lies the real evangelical principle: the need for the Spirit’s regeneration.

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