by James L. Evans | Dec 13, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Dec. 23, 2004. At the time of publication, Evans was pastor of First Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama. My favorite Christmas hymn is “Joy to the World.” Written by Isaac Watts in the 18th century, the music of this hymn...
by James L. Evans | Dec 17, 2018 | Opinion
Christendom is a big word – and an old word – that points to a reality that no longer exists. Historically, Christendom meant the “reign of the church.” It describes the period of history between the 6th and 18th century. But the church does not reign over the world...
by James L. Evans | Dec 4, 2018 | Opinion
While touring the devastation in the small community of Paradise, California, state Sen. Jim Nielsen had this to say about the tragedy: “It is a historic, almost biblical disaster. Old Testament.” We could probably find similar comments about Hurricane Florence or the...
by James L. Evans | Nov 5, 2018 | Opinion
The time has come for Christians to formally separate themselves from “America First” evangelicals. These erstwhile believers have clearly lost their way, and worse, they are daily maligning the name of Jesus with their mindless attachment to right-wing politics....
by James L. Evans | Apr 30, 2003 | Opinion
Nearly every evangelistic sermon includes at some point a reference to Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” As part of an evangelistic appeal, this verse is intended to convey to non-Christians the reality of their sinful...
