What is Progressive Christianity?

Progressive Christianity is a movement that seeks to update or reimagine the Christian faith to align with modern culture. While it often uses words like inclusive and evolving, it undermines the authority of Scripture, redefines essential doctrines, and presents a fundamentally different gospel.

Why is Progressive Christianity considered dangerous?

Progressive Christianity is dangerous because it lowers the authority of Scripture, redefines the person and work of Christ, affirms cultural moral revisionism, and replaces repentance and faith with self-affirmation. It keeps people from the true gospel and the Savior who alone can save.

How can Christians guard against Progressive Christianity?

Christians can guard against Progressive Christianity by anchoring themselves in God’s Word, remaining committed to historic biblical doctrines, being active in a faithful local church, and growing in discernment through prayer, study, and fellowship with mature believers.

The Marks and Dangers of “Progressive” Christianity

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The Marks and Dangers of “Progressive” Christianity

Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins

Show Summary

Progressive Christianity often presents itself as compassionate, inclusive, and evolving. Beneath the surface, it
lowers the authority of Scripture, redefines essential doctrines, affirms moral revisionism, prioritizes activism
over redemption, and elevates personal experience above biblical truth. In this 12–15 minute episode, Dave Jenkins
outlines the marks of this movement, why it’s dangerous, and how Christians can stand firm on God’s unchanging Word.

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Scripture Foundation

2 Timothy 4:3–4 — Sound teaching vs. itching ears
Galatians 1:6–8 — A different gospel
2 Peter 2:1 — False teachers among the people

Resources

Dave Jenkins, The Word Matters — Understanding the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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