Evangelicals, Grace, and Baptism

https://www.christianpost.com/news/nfl-legend-jim-kelly-gets-baptized-god-changed-my-life.html

Alas, this story was troublesome on many points. A few things can be gleaned from it.

Lausanne-Style Evangelicalism in Northern Italy

https://evangelicalfocus.com/europe/19502/noi-churches-in-northern-italy-united-for-largest-evangelistic-event

In contrast to the claims made in the article, one could wish that anything associated with Billy Graham and his legacy actually involved a clear gospel presentation. Instead, what the audience received was undoubtedly the Finneyite Altar Call message – the cheap grace gospel of the Evangelical movement and it's affirmation of worldliness in the form of watered down faith, tepid repentance, and its Dominionist imperative.

Greg Laurie: The Court Evangelical and His Gospel

Some coverage was given to Laurie's recent evangelical crusade in Idaho. It is claimed that over 3,000 people were saved. Laurie, a court Evangelical within Trumpite circles utilises the 'Invitation System' methodology popularised in the twentieth century by Billy Graham. It was built upon earlier models developed by the likes of Moody and Finney.

Paul Washer's Shocking Sermon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuabITeO4l8

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=52906154239

I believe Paul Washer to be a gift to the modern church. His passion is compelling. I'm not a Baptist and thus I don't agree with him on every point. At times I'm baffled by his associations. I wonder if he's one of those men that is willing to appear in any venue in order to get the message out. If he's not invited back, clearly he doesn't really care.