Traditionalists claim that emergers have reduced the gospel to social justice to the neglect of atonement soteriology and
personal salvation, while emergers claim that traditionalists have reduced the gospel to
personal fire insurance to the neglect of Jesus» teachings
regarding the Kingdom of God.
While hymns covered just about every subject, those which found particular favor in nineteenth century America were based on a
personal experience of Jesus and the gospel, particularly in
regard to faith («Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine»), the atonement of Jesus («When I Survey the Wondrous Cross»), confession («Just As I Am, Without One Plea»), dedication («Nearer, My God, to Thee»), following Jesus» example («Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us»), and
salvation («Amazing Grace!