When the Altar Calls, Hang Up
When the Altar Calls, Hang Up An excellent article written by Justin Johnson. Altar calls have been a part of cultural Christianity for a long while, but have never been a part of the gospel of the grace of God. This has not stopped churches that fail to rightly divide from borrowing Israel’s religion and making it part of church tradition. Usually placed at the end of a revival sermon, an appeal is made by the preacher to “heed the call”, “come down front”, or “walk the sawdust trail.” What is down front? According to church tradition, an altar. Where does the trail lead? To a religious practice that often confuses the complete and finished work of Christ. What Is An Altar An altar is a sacred place where people go to offer gifts and sacrifices before God. It is always religious. It is often represented in churches by a wooden fence like barrier or table between you and the pulpit. (Which ought to raise some questions.) When you go “down front” there will be some altar workers to help