Episode Synopsis "What About Altar Calls?"

In an episode that is sure to please everyone, The Bearded Ecclesiologian tackles the topic of Altar Calls/Invitations. Where did they come from? Why did they start? Should we do them still? Why doesn't our illustrious, bearded, Coke Zero-filled host do them? Let's talk about it! Download, subscribe, leave a 5 star review, tell your friends, visit KVPaxton.com to submit a question or to read or listen to more of KV's posts. Resources for the curious:  https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Revivalism-Iain-H-Murray/dp/0851516602 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0851511716/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/2008/october/walk-aisle.html https://www.9marks.org/review/revival-and-revivalism/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/you-asked-should-churches-perform-altar-calls/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/thabiti-anyabwile/what-about-altar-calls/ https://matthewzcapps.com/2008/11/26/thoughts-on-the-history-and-proper-use-of-altar-calls/ https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2003/dr-lloyd-jones-on-the-altar-call/

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