An Evangelical Proposal Summary

In their book, A Trinitarian Theology of Religions: An Evangelical Proposal, Gerald R. McDermott and Harold A. Netland construct a Trinitarian theological framework to help Evangelical Christians to Scripturally engage religions and religious others. McDermott and Netland recognize that the rise of globalization prompts the need for a proper theological framework to help understand other faiths. Theological framework is necessary for Christians to live among neighbors and friends belonging to other religious paths.
Gerald McDermott is a professed Evangelical Christian and serves as Jordan-Trexler Professor of Religion at Roanoake College. His co-author, Harold Netland (also Evangelical) serves as Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. This book favors practical application of Scripturally principles to guide Evangelicals in the proper methods of addressing a religiously plural world. The volume tackles Triune theology, divine revelation, conversion, Christian living, culture, and evangelism in a multi-religious world.
McDermott and Netland defines an Evangelical Christian as someone holding to six basic principles. Authority of Scripture, Jesus Christ as Incarnate Son and savior of humanity, Holy Spirit as Lord, need for
McDermott and Netland warn that manipulative and coercive tactics are unbiblical, and should be avoided, as attempting to persuade religious-others can be seen as “an inappropriate assertion of power.” (p.290) We, as Evangelical Christians, need to love others, approaching them as we would like to be