The Struggle in American Churches: A Survey of Church History with W. Robert Godfrey

Summary

The sermon discusses the theological conflicts within the Presbyterian Church in the early 20th century, focusing on Dr. J. Gresham Machen's struggle against modernist theological trends and his subsequent founding of Westminster Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Key themes include the battle between fundamentalist and modernist Christianity, the reorganization of Princeton Seminary, and Machen's challenges to the Presbyterian Church's missionary practices. The narrative highlights Machen's commitment to orthodox theological principles, his eventual separation from the mainline Presbyterian Church, and the lasting impact of his work on conservative Christian denominations, despite personal and institutional challenges.