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Ninety-Five Theses for a New Reformation: A Road Map for Post-Evangelical Christianity
The Evangelical movement in America was the faithful heir of the Protestant Reformation of the Sixteenth Century as mediated to the present through the Puritans of the Seventeenth Century and the First Great Awakening of the Eighteenth. But now it is losing its focus and its very identity. Its faithful remnant prays for Revival and rightly so. But we have got to the point where something even more basic is a second Reformation. Beginning with the five Solas of the original Reformation, this book offers ninety-five theses in nineteen areas where Evangelicals need to regroup, reground, and recommit to their heritage if they are to be faithful to their Lord.
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Published March 9, 2021
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March 29, 2021
Donald Williams has written a book that is desperately needed by the Evangelical church today. A more comprehensive review of this book will be coming in the future, so today I am going to limit myself to a few paragraphs.
Arranged into nineteen overarching themes subdivided into five short essays, this book calls the Evangelical church to remember where it has come from. Most of the arguments Williams brings forward would not have been overly controversial 100 years ago and shouldn't be controversial right now. Sadly, many of them are controversial. Therefore, this book is both critical and encouraging. It is critical in that it calls a spade a spade and doesn't have any time for heretical teaching. However, it is encouraging because Williams provides ways that we can help straighten out our path and get back where we need to go.
I think my favorite part of this book was its emphasis on cultivating the life of the mind within the church. Many of his arguments come back to this theme, and if we are being honest, I think we can all see examples of anti-intellectualism in the church at large. He does not idolize the intellect, but he recognizes the truth that we need to a faith that is more than emotional.
I highly recommend this work. It is convicting. It made me consider how I am doing in each of these categories and if there are areas that I need to improve as well. I imagine a similar thing will happen to you, but that's good. If we want to get to revival, it has to start with each of us in our own hearts, recognizing that everything needs to be done for God's glory.
Arranged into nineteen overarching themes subdivided into five short essays, this book calls the Evangelical church to remember where it has come from. Most of the arguments Williams brings forward would not have been overly controversial 100 years ago and shouldn't be controversial right now. Sadly, many of them are controversial. Therefore, this book is both critical and encouraging. It is critical in that it calls a spade a spade and doesn't have any time for heretical teaching. However, it is encouraging because Williams provides ways that we can help straighten out our path and get back where we need to go.
I think my favorite part of this book was its emphasis on cultivating the life of the mind within the church. Many of his arguments come back to this theme, and if we are being honest, I think we can all see examples of anti-intellectualism in the church at large. He does not idolize the intellect, but he recognizes the truth that we need to a faith that is more than emotional.
I highly recommend this work. It is convicting. It made me consider how I am doing in each of these categories and if there are areas that I need to improve as well. I imagine a similar thing will happen to you, but that's good. If we want to get to revival, it has to start with each of us in our own hearts, recognizing that everything needs to be done for God's glory.
July 10, 2021
The book is appropriately titled, I thought of a secondary title that is descriptive but not as good: "new reformation encyclopedia" as this book is an excellent tool to learn all the introduction and necessary things we need for a new reformation.
Personal side note I am not a pastor or on staff at a church, but have suggested our congregation do a 6 day midweek study on the nicene creed inspired by this book. We are in a college town and almost half of are congregation are students of a secular college and I believe this would be most helpful not only for them but all.
Grace be with you
James M
Personal side note I am not a pastor or on staff at a church, but have suggested our congregation do a 6 day midweek study on the nicene creed inspired by this book. We are in a college town and almost half of are congregation are students of a secular college and I believe this would be most helpful not only for them but all.
Grace be with you
James M
February 23, 2022
A balances and reasonable message to tody's today' s church
Williams does a masterful job of calling the church to return to the footpaths of the reformers. Stumbling we may be, but in which direttion are we stumbling?
Williams does a masterful job of calling the church to return to the footpaths of the reformers. Stumbling we may be, but in which direttion are we stumbling?
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