Our prayers are with Tony’s family.
The Christian Faith
Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor
Tony Campolo, a bestselling author, teacher and evangelist preacher known for championing a movement called “Red Letter Christianity,” has died. He was 89.
Campolo’s death was announced on his Facebook page on Tuesday evening. The message to his friends and followers said the notable preacher “died at his home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania,” where he was “surrounded by his family and loved ones.”
“His life was a testament to faith, love, and the transformative power of relationships, and his influence will be felt for generations to come,” the announcement added. More Here
Here is a summation of Tony Campolo’s book: Red Letter Christians: A Citizens Guide to Faith and Politics
In today’s political environment, who speaks for whom is not always clear. Over the past couple of decades, evangelical Christians have tended to be associated with the religious right and the most conservative positions of the Republican Party. Rebelling against this designation are those who prefer to be called Red Letter Christians, desiring to live out the red letters of Jesus words in the New Testament. Believing that Jesus is neither a Republican nor a Democrat, Red Letter Christians want to jumpstart a religious movement that will transcend partisan politics and concentrate on issues such as fighting poverty, caring for the environment, advancing peace, promoting strong families, and supporting a consistent ethic of life, all viewed as critical moral and biblical values. Into this arena of thought steps Tony Campolo, the powerful evangelist known for his passionate and prophetic sharing of the radical message of Jesus. In this book, Campolo examines many of the hot-button issues facing evangelicals from the perspective of Jesus red-letter words in the Bible. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, Campolo will make you think and pray and act. More Here
It has been a long time since I have read anything from Tony. I am going to get his book. I know it will make me think. I love information. Many Americans do not THINK, they react emotionally! Look at our politics, it has gone to hell, both sides.
Many Americans have failed to agree to disagree. Many Americans do not THINK from a Biblical Worldview. Just 4% of us have a Biblical Worldview. Just 37% of Pastors have a Biblical Worldview! Barba Research. That is why we are in such a stinking mess. To much politics in the Church. Things are to get worse. You have not seen anything yet!