Why the “just say the sin-and-hell script” approach misunderstands Scripture—and Jesus “If words alone had power to save, the crowds following Jesus would have been instant churches.” Recently, I was in another conversation where a Christian insisted that our job is simply to say the words of the gospel—specifically the sin and hell script—because “the message itself has power.” In their view, the formula is simple: Say the right words → the person hears → the words trigger conviction → they...

A hard look at the latest Gallup data… and a hopeful path forward. If you feel like the American Church is “on the brink of revival,” the latest Gallup data will stop you in your tracks. According to a global survey of 142 countries, the United States has experienced one of the largest drops in religiosity in the entire world —a staggering 17-point decline  in just ten years. Religion as “an important part of daily life” fell from 66% to 49%. Our trend line now mirrors heavily secularized...

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