Definition of «modern evangelicalism»

Modern evangelicalism refers to a contemporary movement within Christianity that strongly emphasizes the importance of personal faith in Jesus Christ and sharing that faith with others. It is characterized by a high regard for the authority of the Bible, active involvement in evangelism and missions, and a focus on individual spiritual transformation through a personal relationship with God.

Sentences with «modern evangelicalism»

I've been reading the monastics recently, and it strikes me that while much of modern evangelicalism echoes their teachings on self - control and self - denial when it comes to sexuality, we tend to gloss over a lot what this great cloud of monastic witnesses has to say about self - control and self - denial in other areas of life — like materialism, food, relationships, and hospitality. (rachelheldevans.com)
Though he's not as well known as some other evangelists of his era, the legacy of Smith Wigglesworth has had a major influence on modern Evangelicalism. (relevantmagazine.com)
It's a little bit like modern evangelicalism hitting on catholicism. (nakedpastor.com)
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