Do we see any example in which [Jesus] (or the apostles, for that matter) appealed for people to “come forward” either as a testimony to their decision or as an act of accepting Him?… Many passages show that Jesus and the apostles called men to repentance and faith. But no passage indicates that either used any form of “invitation system” in bringing men to faith or in confirming their faith.

Jim Ehrhard (b. 1954), Pastor, Theologe und Autor

Topics: Church & Congregation, Witness & Mission, The Bible & the Word of God

Occasions: For Reflection

Jim Ehrhard

Jim Ehrhard (* 1954) ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe und reformierter Baptistenpastor, der als Gemeindeleiter sowie in der theologischen Ausbildung in den USA und Osteuropa wirkte. Bekanntheit erlangte er durch kirchenhistorische Studien sowie seine Kritik an methodischen Bekehrungsaufrufen wie dem „Altar Call“, die er als Verkürzung biblischer Buße und Gefahr trügerischer Heilsgewissheit beschrieb. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Arbeiten Impulse, das Wesen rettenden Glaubens und der Gnade anhand reformatorischer und puritanischer Theologie zu reflektieren.

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