Posted by Jake Meador
Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he studied English and History. He lives in Lincoln, NE with his wife Joie, their daughter Davy Joy, and sons Wendell, Austin, and Ambrose. Jake's writing has appeared in Commonweal, Christianity Today, Fare Forward, the University Bookman, Books & Culture, First Things, National Review, Front Porch Republic, and The Run of Play and he has written or contributed to several books, including "In Search of the Common Good," "What Are Christians For?" (both with InterVarsity Press), "A Protestant Christendom?" (with Davenant Press), and "Telling the Stories Right" (with the Front Porch Republic Press).
I saw Keith Green several times in concert (including his very first concert as a Christian – at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa). I, like many from that era, really enjoyed his music. It was a concert of his that I first visited Austin, TX – where I’ve now been living for the past 24 years!
Towards the end, however, he began to embrace the Pelagianism of Charles Finney. I didn’t have a category for that back then (I was raised Southern Baptist, y’all!), but somehow I knew it was off. This coming July 28th will be the 40th anniversary of his death.
Although I enjoy this take on the Easter Song, I’m a sucker for the original by The Second Chapter of Acts. Give it a listen and see what you think!
https://youtu.be/G-hLSR5F4Y0
Amen. Thank you!!! Hallelujah.