John Stott, Billy Graham y el Debate sobre el Fundamentalismo | José de Segovia.

#JosédesegoviaBarrón In this tenth episode of Al Trasluz, José de Segovia addresses a delicate and very current issue: the use of the word “fundamentalist” to describe, attack, or pigeonhole evangelical Christians. Starting with Billy Graham’s second visit to England in 1955 and the controversy sparked by his evangelistic campaign at Oxford University, José de Segovia explains how John Stott had to intervene in the public debate to clarify what the term “fundamentalism” truly meant. The episode shows how words can become weapons. In the religious sphere, calling someone a “sect” or a “fundamentalist” can shut down any possibility of dialogue before even hearing what that person believes or teaches. That is why Stott wanted to distinguish between the historical meaning of fundamentalism—related to the defense of the foundations of the Christian faith—and the subsequent use of the term as a synonym for fanaticism, obscurantism, or the uncritical rejection of all biblical reflection. José de Segovia situates this debate within the British context of the 1950s, considering the enormous influence of The Times newspaper, Billy Graham's reception in England, the tensions within the Church of England, and the cultural distance many Anglicans felt toward the American style of evangelism. The episode also contrasts Billy Graham's methods with John Stott's approach to evangelism. Stott shared with Graham a high view of Scripture, a Christ-centered faith, and a deep evangelistic conviction. However, he was more reserved regarding public appeals, mass campaigns, and emotional pressure on listeners. Throughout the episode, key themes emerge for understanding Stott: his identity as a Christian before any other label, his classical evangelical theology, his Reformed perspective, his defense of the infallibility of the Bible, his understanding of the cross, and his concern about not reducing faith to factions, names, or human identities. José de Segovia reminds us that labels can help us understand each other, but they can also build walls. For Stott, the evangelical faith should not be a sectarian stronghold, but rather an expression of historical Christianity centered on the Word of God, the cross of Christ, and the transformative work of the gospel. The episode concludes with a much-needed reflection: true Christian unity is not uniformity, nor does it depend on a human institution, but on the truth of the Word. As Jesus said, “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” 00:00 Words as a Weapon of Warfare 00:44 Billy Graham in England and the 1955 Controversy 02:17 The Debate in The Times on Fundamentalism 03:44 The Importance of The Times 04:33 Stott Responds to the Use of the Word “Fundamentalist” 06:42 The Historical Origin of Fundamentalism 07:31 In What Sense Could Stott Accept the Term? 08:11 Fundamentalism, Extremism, and Obscurantism 08:36 Stott and Billy Graham: Same Bible, Different Methods 09:17 John Stott’s Evangelistic Preaching 10:36 The Altar Call and Finney’s Influence 11:45 Herbert, Packer, and the Debate on the Word of God 13:29 Billy Graham and British Wariness of America 14:28 Stott: Christian, Reformed, Evangelical, and Anglican 15:11 John Stott’s Classical Theology 15:50 The Problem of Labels 17:38 Christian Divisions and the Example of Corinth 18:07 Catholics, Protestants, and Evangelicals in the Latin Context 19:13 Names Can Unite, But Also Divide 19:36 Unity, Diversity, and the Word of God 20:21 Next Program Series: In the Light Episode: 10/24 Topic: John Stott and Fundamentalism With: José de Segovia Original Production: Dynamis Radio José de Segovia Barrón — Madrid, 1964 — is a professor, journalist, theologian, and pastor of the Reformed Christian Church in the Ciudad Lineal district of Madrid. He holds a degree in Journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid and studied theology at Kampen University in the Netherlands and at the Welwyn School of Biblical Studies in England. He is a professor at the Welwyn School of Biblical and Theological Studies, the IBSTE International Faculty of Theology in Castelldefels, the Evangelical Center for Biblical Studies (CEEB) in Barcelona, ​​and the UEBE Protestant Faculty of Theology in Alcobendas, Madrid. He also served as president of the Theology Commission of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance from 2001 to 2015. Channel Administrator: Maikel Quiroga