Evangelicalism is a movement within Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion, a focus on the authority of The Bible, and an emphasis on sharing the gospel. It emerged as a response to theological liberalism in the 18th and 19th centuries and continues to be a significant force in global Christianity today.
J. M. Capes has written: 'Evangelicalism' -- subject(s): Evangelicalism
The roots of evangelicalism can be traced back to the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, with a focus on personal conversion, the authority of the Bible, and evangelism. Key figures that influenced evangelicalism include Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Wesley.
Evangelicalism is a subset of Protestantism, but they are not the same. Protestantism is a broad category of Christian denominations that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation. Evangelicalism is a specific movement within Protestantism that emphasizes personal conversion, the authority of the Bible, and evangelism.
Evangelicalism began to emerge as a distinct movement within Christianity in the 18th century, during a period known as the Great Awakening.
bring others to a faith in the Scripture.
Bruce L. McCormack has written: 'For us and our salvation' -- subject(s): History of doctrines, Atonement, Reformed Church, Incarnation, Doctrines 'Orthodox and modern' 'Justification in Perspective' 'Karl Barth and American evangelicalism' -- subject(s): Evangelicalism, Congresses
Roger J. Busch has written: 'Einzug in die festen Burgen?' -- subject(s): Church history, Doctrines, Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism, History, Protestant churches 'Bekennend Christ sein' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Evangelicalism, History, Protestant churches
Evangelicalism is a religious movement within Protestant Christianity emphasizing personal conversion and spreading the teachings of the Christian faith. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that suggests actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. It emphasizes consequences and the overall utility of an action in making moral decisions.
Protestantism is a broad Christian movement that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation in the 16th century. Evangelicalism is a subset of Protestantism that emphasizes personal conversion, the authority of the Bible, and spreading the gospel. While all Evangelicals are Protestant, not all Protestants identify as Evangelical.
Don Hustad has written: 'True worship' -- subject(s): Protestant churches, Church music, Evangelicalism 'Dictionary-handbook to Hymns for the living church' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English Hymns, Hymns, English 'Jubilate!' -- subject(s): Church music, Evangelicalism, Protestant churches
Elisabeth Jay has written: 'The religion of the heart' -- subject(s): Christian fiction, English, Church of England, English Christian fiction, English fiction, Evangelicalism, Evangelicalism in literature, History and criticism 'Faith and doubt in Victorian Britain' -- subject(s): Religious life and customs, Church history
David E. Fitch has written: 'The great giveaway' -- subject(s): Evangelicalism, Mission of the church