Here are quotes from individuals who have shared their experiences of moving from a more liberal or progressive theological perspective to a more conservative or evangelical one:
Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, Author and Speaker:
- “I tried to toss the Bible and its teachings in the trash – I really tried. But I kept reading it, even as I fulminated against it. And it started to take root in my heart. It was the Bible that made me an evangelical Christian.”
- From her book “The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert”
Becket Cook, Author and Public Speaker:
- “I lived a very liberal lifestyle in Hollywood. But when I encountered the love and truth of Jesus Christ, I realized that I had been chasing after things that never truly satisfied. My life was transformed, and I became an evangelical Christian.”
- From his testimony and book “A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption”
David Limbaugh, Political Commentator and Author:
- “I was a skeptic for much of my life, and I approached Christianity with a liberal mindset. But as I studied the Bible more deeply, I became convinced of the truth of the Gospel and the evangelical faith.”
- From his book “Jesus on Trial: A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel”
Peter Hitchens, Journalist and Author:
- “I was a Trotskyist and very much against religion. But my journey towards faith began with a painting and eventually led me to a realization of my own sinfulness and the profound truth of Christianity.”
- From his book “The Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith”
Kirsten Powers, Political Analyst and Journalist:
- “I spent much of my adult life as a liberal, both politically and theologically. But in my mid-30s, I had a profound encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything. I became an evangelical Christian, which was the last thing I ever expected to be.”
- From her writings and interviews discussing her faith journey
Andrea Dilley, Author:
- “I grew up in a faith that was culturally attuned and liberal in its leanings. But as an adult, I found myself drawn to the evangelical church, where I encountered a robust faith centered on the person of Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture.”
- From her book “Faith and Other Flat Tires: Searching for God on the Rough Road of Doubt”
Nabeel Qureshi (1983–2017), Author and Apologist:
- Although Nabeel Qureshi’s story is one of conversion from Islam to Christianity, he initially explored more liberal Christian denominations before becoming an evangelical. He shared: “I explored various expressions of Christianity, but it was the historical claims of Jesus and the evidence for the resurrection that convinced me of the truth of evangelical Christianity.”
- From his book “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus”
These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and their quotes reflect the personal and often intellectual nature of their journeys toward evangelical Christianity. Their stories highlight a search for truth, a deeper understanding of the Bible, and a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ. It’s important to note that the term “liberal” in a religious context can have a broad range of meanings, and each person’s experience may differ significantly.
