Scripture in Black and White What It Means to Be Protestant: A Review
Nov 20, 2024
Gavin Ortlund, an author and Christian apologist, discusses his book, which explores what it means to be Protestant. He delves into why Evangelicals are increasingly drawn to high church traditions and the historical roots behind these shifts. Gavin clarifies the distinctions between Protestantism and other faiths, addressing major theological concerns in Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. He emphasizes the importance of returning to the gospel for assurance and offers insights on how to engage with loved ones exploring ancient traditions.
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Searching For Rootedness, Not Just Ritual
- Many people drawn to high-church traditions seek stability and rootedness amid modern anxiety.
- Gavin emphasizes that Jesus and the gospel are the ultimate solid rock for assurance, not historical institutions.
Stumbling Into a Public Ministry
- Gavin stumbled into specializing in Catholic and Orthodox engagement after seeing a lack of Protestant responses online.
- He started the YouTube channel to help reassure Protestants and to address unanswered arguments.
Protestantism As A Reform Movement
- Gavin defines Protestantism primarily as a reform movement aiming to remove later accretions from the church.
- He highlights sola scriptura and justification by faith alone as the core distinctive commitments.
