Believe Quote by John Stott
“... what I believe to be one of the major tragedies in the Church today. Namely, that evangelicals are biblical, but not contemporary, while liberals are contemporary but not biblical, and almost nobody is building bridges and relating the biblical text to the modern context”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Church and the Modern World, John Stott, 1995
Many Christians cling to biblical literalism without engaging contemporary culture, while liberals embrace modern ideas without biblical grounding, leaving a gap in mutual understanding.
In simple terms: Christians often ignore modern context; liberals ignore biblical roots.
Key Takeaway
Seek dialogue that bridges faith and culture.
Themes
faith
culture
dialogue
bridge
misunderstanding
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
theological
social
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- interfaith panels
- media commentary
- academic seminars
Key Concepts
theology
social integration
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches speak to modern issues without compromising core beliefs?
- What steps can liberals take to appreciate biblical perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Bridging gaps requires humility and willingness to listen.
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