the relevancy of francis schaeffer

check out this blog for reasons that francis schaeffer, who lived from 1912-1984, can still teach us much today.

"Schaeffer was a pastor, prolific writer, prophetic generalist, apologist, and primarily an evangelist. That latter is how he typically described himself. Schaeffer inspired a generation of evangelicals--including me—to honor the Lordship of Christ over all of life and to reclaim the mind and culture for Kingdom causes."


here's the main points the author makes and expounds on:

1. Schaeffer had a deep passion for God and for truth.
2. Schaeffer cared deeply about the lostness of modern people.
3. Schaeffer was an unapologetic generalist for the cause of Christ.
4. Schaeffer was not a self-promoter, but sought God for life and ministry.
5. Schaeffer loved the arts, could recognize aesthetic goodness even in nonChristian (or anti-Christian) art, and gave Christian artists permission and vision for artistic endeavor.
6. Schaeffer had a deep knowledge of and love for Scripture.
7. Schaeffer was "a man of the Reformation," who, nevertheless, was not doctrinaire or haughty about his Calvinism.