Denver Seminary

Historically, we evangelicals have committed ourselves to the Lordship of Christ, the authority of the Holy Scriptures and the Gospel as the basis for being called evangelical and for resolving our disagreements. Many times we have agreed to disagree while trying to determine what fits into the varying corpus of beliefs that characterize us as evangelicals.

As followers of Christ serving our Lord with dedication and humility, I call upon all evangelical leaders to carefully review how we respond to each other in the discussion of issues upon which we may disagree.

Nonbelievers are observing us and making judgments. The ways in which we disagree with each other can honor or dishonor Christ. I am convinced that no leader wishes to discredit the Gospel through an inappropriate response to another leader's differing viewpoint. I pray that this will not be another time when, due to our attitudes and actions, nonbelievers will observe a disagreement among Christians with disdain.

When we carefully review the facts and arguments of an issue and then respond (or disagree) with respect, we best honor Christ and the Gospel. I acknowledge the emotional intensity of how some may feel; yet, those passions and commitments must be balanced with respectful dialogue on each important topic.

The papers posted on Denver Seminary's web site attempt to follow in our historical evangelical commitment of presenting one's arguments and then allowing careful and thorough responses to the pertinent issues. You may disagree with the writer's analysis; however, I encourage you to carefully review the points of his or her arguments and then respond appropriately.

Our Chancellor, Dr. Vernon Grounds, best describes our evangelical stance:

Here is a vibrant evangelicalism -
commitment with freedom to think
within the limits laid down in Scripture.

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