Jan 07: The 50 Most Influential Christians in Ame

[tewilder]

On the whole, that list is atrocious, yet not surprising given these times.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure how helpful it is that Piper's the top DoGer on there, given that his works seem to be very easily misused by moralistic evangelicals to make a very legalistic framework when his calvinistic soteriology is brushed aside.

That's been some of my observation of observing evangelicals' love for Piper, given that they can't possibly enjoy his adamant and outspoke DoG support. Am I missing the boat here?

Piper sells what you call DoG as pietism. The doctrines give you a big rush of awe, and you get off on that. Remember that Piper is a charismatic mega-churcher. Always has had bad ecclesiology.

 

[Anton Bruckner]

2 out of 50

James Kennedy and McArthur you Calvinists are so predictable.

As for me 2, credible and 3 honorable mention, 2 on the fencers

James Kennedy & McArthur= Credible

Dobson & Piper= Honorable mention. Dobson for his work with families. Jay Sekulow for defending religious freedom

Stanley & Swindoll= on the fencers, eventhough they are Dispensationalists.