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This is an outstanding piece by Kevin DeYoung in response to a letter to unbelievers, written by Shaine Claiborne and published in Esquire.

Kevin explains that this increasingly popular “new gospel” usually has four parts: (1) it starts with an apology; (2) it appeals to God as love; (3) it invites others to join God on his mission; (4) it is ambivalent about eternity.

Why is it so popular? (1) it’s partially true; (2) it deals with strawmen; (3) it leads people to believe wrong things without explicitly stating those wrong things [this is Kevin’s most important paragraph, I think]; (4) it’s manageable; (5) it’s inspirational; (6) it’s non-offensive.

Kevin goes on to deal with a number of objections. I know Claiborne would say what he wrote is just pre-evangelism, but I think Kevin’s points are spot on and well worth considering carefully. I encourage you to read the whole thing.

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