The dangers of the invitation system are serious. The souls of men are at stake. To be biblically evangelistic, we must be certain that what we do leads men to faith, not just to decisions.

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

Topics: Witness & Mission, Church & Congregation

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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