What identifies one as an Evangelical? What are the private and public commitments of Evangelicals? Those aren’t easy questions given the landscape of current discussion on Evangelicalism. To help in your understanding of these matters, An Evangelical Manifesto: A Declaration of Evangelical Identity and Public Commitment was released today at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. and signed by over 80 evangelical leaders. The purpose: “The two-fold purpose of this declaration is first to address the confusions and corruptions that attend the term Evangelical in the United States and much of the Western world today, and second to clarify where we stand on issues that have caused consternation over Evangelicals in public life.” (2, original emphasis)

I have not yet read the Manifesto in its entirety, but needless to say there will be much conversation about this document in the days and months to come. Justin Taylor has a very helpful summary you would do well to read. You can also download the Manifesto along with a study guide.

Clarity is invaluable when there is much confusion!

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