Fear sells—but fear isn’t the gospel Jesus preached.
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Caleb S. Davis, founder of the Simply Love Jesus ministry, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the American Church’s fixation on hell. In this episode, Caleb shares the math he did while writing his first book that sparked a theological deep-dive: only 10% of Jesus’ teachings mention the afterlife. So why do modern Christians act like it’s the whole story? Together, Caleb and Jake unpack the forces behind the hell-centered evangelistic sales pitch, explore the the recent historical roots of eternal conscious torment, and discuss how to communicate salvation to children. They offer a richer, more hope-filled understanding of the gospel.
Important Links:
Simply Love Jesus ministry
Letter to the TikTokians by Caleb S. Davis
The King Jesus Gospel by Scot McKnight
Beyond the Salvation Wars by Matthew Bates
Gospel Allegiance by Matthew Bates
Five Views on the Gospel edited by Michael F. Bird and Jason Maston
Love Wins by Rob Bell
Rev. Caleb S. Davis is the author of Simply Love Jesus and Letter to the TikTokians, host of the Simply Love Jesus podcast, and the founder of the Simply Love Jesus ministry. A former student pastor and current church planter, Caleb is passionate about helping people move beyond fear-driven faith to a Jesus-centered life. He currently lives in Florida and leads Simple Church, a community focused on loving Jesus and being good news in the world.
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