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- Term comes from Greek word evangelion ("the good news")Weaton.edu: Defining Evangelicalism
- Martin Luther originally called his church the Evangelische Kirke (Evangelical Church) during the Reformation
- Evangelicals can include such diverse groups as Baptists, Mennonites, and PentecostalsWeaton.edu: Defining Evangelicalism
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Evangelical Christians are part of a movement whose members emphasize a "personal experience" of conversion, commonly referred to as being "born again." The term is typically used by the media in the United States to describe conservative Protestant Christians.ReligiousTolerance.org: Evangelical Definition
Definition
Although there is no single definition for Evangelicals, historian David Bebbington boils it down to four key points:ReligiousTolerance.org: Evangelical Definition- Conversionism: Belief that lives need to be changed
- Activism: Expression of the gospel
- Biblicism: Regard for The Bible
- Crucicentrism: Stressing the sacrifice of Jesus of Nazareth
Historical Figures
Some important figures in Evangelical Protestantism include:- George Whitefield
- John Wesley
- Jonathan Edwards
- Charles G. Finney
- Dwight L. Moody
- Billy Sunday
- Billy Graham
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Evangelical Christian Questions
Christian name? 2 AnswersBesides Yahweh another pronunciation of God's name is Jehovah. It's the same word in Hebrew as Yahweh, just a different transliteration/pronunciation. read more
Where can I find christian Bloggers? 2 Answershttp://blogsbychristians.blogspot.com/ http://www.christianblog.com/ but easiest for you is to use www.google.com or www.mahalo.com to search for christian blog... read more
Do Ethiopian Christian monks practice the law of Mose? 1 Answerno the monks used jew practices read more


