Looks like things haven’t changed much in 45 years.
“What is the state of the Gentile churches in the world today? The answer is that evangelical churches generally throughout the world are in a state of weakness. There are tens of thousands of such churches but genuine spiritual renewal is only rarely found among them. Many churches have the appearance of life, they have a name to live, but are dead. Conviction of sin, appetite for prayer meetings, and the study of doctrine is the exception. There is enthusiasm for Hollywood, glossy magazines, athletic competitions, sermonettes, exciting campaigns, variety programs and entertainment in the services, etc. Spirit-filled preachers that expound the Scriptures as to bring transformation of life to all classes of society are uncommon. 20th-Century evangelicalism bears marks of superficiality. Truths loved by our forefathers are now largely despised, contention for them is regarded with cynicism and even ridicule.”
– Erroll Hulse in “The Restoration of Israel” pg. 67 (published in 1968).
