A theology of the cross
Although I don't want to take sides in the discussion that prompted the following quote, I do want to pass along this word from The Holy Dog Pound on the state of evangelicalism in the United States:
American evangelicalism is a theology of glory, not of the cross. Americans have largely forgot that the human condition is to suffer. Hence, when any little thing goes wrong, we throw a conniption fit and call our lawyer. Yes, we ought to prepare for evil times - not because of some coming "judgment", but because it is wise. Evil times are the mark of this age, and we have deluded ourselves into thinking otherwise.And what does the church in the United States need? A theology of the cross.
posted by Milton Stanley at 9:39 AM
4 Comments:
Milton, I think that applies to Australia too, there is a real need for a theology of the cross here.
GBYAY
I understand. Let's pray we and our fellow Christians develop one in both places. Peace.
I have seen this kind of thing in my own sphere. There is a belief that the Christian life is one mountain top experience after another. We forget the suffering that won our victory.
I know what you mean, Kim. Years ago I went to a couple of Promise Keepers events, and I was amazed at the guys who didn't just attend when it came to their town--they traveled to country hitting one mountain-top PK event after another. Too bad they spent so many weekends away from home and missed the work of slogging through discipleship in the home congregaiton.
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