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Current Theme | June 2023

Christianity and Liberalism Revisited

A 100 Year Appreciation

Christ Over All is a fellowship of pastor-theologians dedicated to helping the church see Christ as Lord and everything else under his feet.

What do churches that affirm the LGBTQ lifestyle, celebrate God as mother, and host drag queen performances have in common? They are not remotely Christian. While they may identify as “liberal” or “progressive” Christians, they are so far from the core of Christianity that they are altogether a “different religion.” This conclusion is the key insight of J. Gresham Machen in Christianity and Liberalism, a book that celebrates its one hundredth anniversary this year in 2023. While the presenting issues looked different a century ago, the core was the same: Liberal Christianity proclaims a toxic view of doctrine, God, man, the Bible, Christ, Salvation, and the Church. Our Lord reminded us that “the tree is known by its fruit” (Matt. 12:33). This month, we aim to retrieve Machen’s chapter-by-chapter insights to equip a new generation of Christians to discern truth from error.

Crossway Publishers is graciously providing a free pdf copy of A Christian Manifesto to readers of Christ Over All for the month of October.

Featured Articles

Longform

Richard Furman (1755–1825) and His Letter, “The Children of Church Members”

By Tom J. Nettles

Practically, how ought Baptists raise up and care for their unbelieving children?

Neither Covenant Children, Nor Evangelism by Proxy: Recovering a Baptist Approach to Raising Children in the Lord

By David Schrock

How do Baptist beliefs inform our parenting? We neither treat our children as automatic members of the covenant, nor do we neglect our holy responsibility to instruct them in the Lord.

Longform

Lessons to Learn from Christianity and Liberalism a Century Later

Stephen Wellum 06.2.23

Few books make more than a passing squeak in the orchestra of Christian history. And some books are so compelling that their deep sound resonates even 100 years later.

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May Intermission: From the Christian Home to J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity & Liberalism

David Schrock 06.1.23

We transition from considering the home as the building block of society to considering what J. Gresham Machen categorized as two religions: Christianity and “Liberal Christianity.” Here we provide a recap of May 2023’s articles and a preview of our theme in June: Christianity and Liberalism Revisited: A 100 Year Appreciation.

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Rejoicing in Singleness

John Lee 05.31.23

Singleness is not just a waiting room for those who want to be married. Christian singles can joyfully pursue godliness, contentment, and fellowship within the church.

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Lessons to Learn from Christianity and Liberalism a Century Later

By Stephen Wellum

Few books make more than a passing squeak in the orchestra of Christian history. And some books are so compelling that their deep sound resonates even 100 years later.

Recent Columns

Lessons to Learn from Christianity and Liberalism a Century Later

By Stephen Wellum

May Intermission: From the Christian Home to J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity & Liberalism

By David Schrock

Rejoicing in Singleness

By John Lee

The Podcast

Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.

Upcoming Themes

In keeping with our vision to edify the church with evergreen content, our website is organized around monthly themes. These themes may focus on the Bible, theology, church, or culture. Over the course of the year we cover all these vital areas. There is a place for real-time responsiveness to cultural and evangelical controversy, but monthly themes do not focus on that priority. Rather, we plan our themes months in advance, curating a stable of writers with tailored assignments. Our hope is to foster mature and biblically-grounded reflection. To that end, with acknowledgement that all we plan is subject to God’s will, here are Christ Over All’s upcoming themes.

About Christ Over All

Christ Over All is a ministry that aspires to edify the church with evergreen content that will help the church think in biblical categories and apply Christ’s preeminence to all areas of life. In an age where the internet is often hyper-reactive and hostile, we will take a different path.

Applying All the Scriptures to All of Life

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Editor-in-Chief: David Schrock • Theological Editors: Stephen Wellum, Ardel Caneday, Brad Green • Pastoral Editor: Trent Hunter • Managing Editor: Kevin McClure

Editorial Email: [email protected]

Current Theme | June 2023

Christianity and Liberalism Revisited

Featured Articles

Longform

Richard Furman (1755–1825) and His Letter, “The Children of Church Members”

By Tom J. Nettles

Neither Covenant Children, Nor Evangelism by Proxy: Recovering a Baptist Approach to Raising Children in the Lord

By David Schrock

Longform

Lessons to Learn from Christianity and Liberalism a Century Later

May Intermission: From the Christian Home to J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity & Liberalism

Rejoicing in Singleness

The Columns

Lessons to Learn from Christianity and Liberalism a Century Later

By Stephen Wellum

Recent Columns

Lessons to Learn from Christianity and Liberalism a Century Later

By Stephen Wellum

May Intermission: From the Christian Home to J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity & Liberalism

By David Schrock

Rejoicing in Singleness

By John Lee

The Podcast

Upcoming Themes

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