Neo-Orthodoxy

Neo-Orthodoxy is a theological movement from the early 20th century that emphasizes God's transcendence and the importance of personal faith. It reacts against liberal Christianity’s emphasis on human reason and moral progress, focusing instead on divine mystery and the need for individuals to experience God's grace through commitment and repentance. Thinkers like Karl Barth argued that the Bible reveals God's sovereign and often unknowable nature, urging believers to seek genuine, transformative faith rather than rely solely on human understanding. Essentially, Neo-Orthodoxy re-centers Christianity on God's ultimate authority and the importance of personal spiritual encounter.