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By Bill Hybels I post my final response for this exchange with a tinge of sadness. I have never met Paul, but I find him to be a kindred spirit—albeit a much smarter and more well-read one. His recent point about sanctifying society while we attempt to sanctify ourselves reminds me of a personal, sobering…

This has been a remarkably encouraging conversation. I thank Rev. Hybels for his generosity of spirit and enlightening responses. My final question for Rev. Hybels has to do with how sin and redemption function within our social lives. Sin is generally understood on an individual level–it can be described as our own will and life…

By Bill Hybels I sincerely wish that I could have met Pastor Walter Rauschenbusch when he was alive. He sounds like someone who walked the talk, catalyzing whatever action was necessary to meet the holistic needs of those he served. That’s the kind of legacy a guy like me dreams of. I read Paul’s response…

By Paul Raushenbush It is encouraging to read Pastor Hybels’ post. We appear to agree that the Gospel encompasses both a concern for the soul and for transforming the material existence of the poor. I became eager to attend his church when I read his words that: “in virtually every case, when I see a…
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