Has the Culture War Replaced the Gospel? Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford

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Michael Horton discusses the role of the church in a post-Christian society with guests Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford.

Should the church just preach the gospel and ignore the culture war? How can the church create its own culture in a post-Christian society? Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford join Michael Horton to discuss their latest book, The Culture of God's Word. Senkbeil and Woodford argue that the word of God doesn't need to be made relevant; rather, it is inherently powerful, creative, and culture-forming on its own terms. THE CULTURE OF GOD'S WORD - https://solamedia.org/offers/cultureofgodsword/?sc=AP2602V In a tumultuous age, Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford argue that the way forward for the church is not in retreat, relevance, or culture wars, but faithful proclamation of the word of God. PARTNER WITH US When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Horton

Guests: Harold Senkbeil, Lucas Woodford

Topics covered

• culture war
• gospel
• church
• post-Christian society
• faithful proclamation
• word of God

Keywords

• culture war
• gospel
• church culture
• faithful proclamation
• word of God
• post-Christian
• Christian faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sola, White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, Theo Global

Books & works: The Culture of God's Word

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