Recovering a Vintage Faith

Five Fundamentals of Evangelical Identity

Cory M. Marsh

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This product will be available on January 20th, 2026

Description

Recovering the Fundamentals of Authentic Evangelicalism

In an age of evangelical confusion, Recovering a Vintage Faith boldly calls us back to the core of what evangelicalism is meant to be. Through a careful examination of Scripture and history, Cory Marsh argues that genuine evangelical identity is rooted in five fundamental convictions: the supremacy of Scripture, the exclusivity of Jesus for salvation, a zeal for evangelism, participation in theological education, and the necessity of consistent local church fellowship.

Marsh contends these historic fundamentals have been obscured by cultural and political forces, celebrity personalities, and a lack of biblical grounding, resulting in a modern "evan-jello-calism" that is anything but stable. With clarity and conviction, he shows how returning to these essentials will anchor evangelicals in a vibrant, historically rooted faith that is driven by biblical belief and behavior rather than cultural trends.

For anyone desiring a faith that is theologically robust, missionally passionate, and ecclesiologically grounded, Recovering a Vintage Faith is a timely and provocative manifesto. It issues a clarion call to embrace the fundamentals that have always defined authentic evangelicalism, providing a clear vision for what the evangelical church can and should be.

Endorsements

This book is grounded in theological depth and clarity. Essential reading for both scholars and everyday believers.

Joel Muddamalle
Director of Theology and Research, Proverbs 31 Ministries; author, 'The Hidden Peace'

This book is current (he cites contemporary literature); it is critical (he thoroughly analyzes the real nature of Evangelicalism’s sickness); and it is curative (he knows what can bring permanent healing to these great maladies). 

William Varner
Professor of Biblical Studies, The Master's University, Santa Clarita, California

… calls for a "vintage faith" that is theologically anchored and historically informed, grounded in the commitments of a fully inspired Scripture and Christ-centered gospel. 

David S. Dockery
President, International Alliance for Christian Education and Distinguished Professor of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas

What I love about this book is that he centers on belief, on doctrine, focusing on theology instead of on sociology. He reminds us that evangelicalism is about the gospel, the evangel, and that evangelicalism relies on the Bible as God's authoritative and infallible word. 

Thomas R. Schreiner
James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

For anyone wrestling with what it means to be evangelical today, this book offers both honest critique and hopeful direction for reclaiming our roots.

Ryan L. Rippee
Pastor, Trinity Church of Benicia, and President, The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary, Vallejo, California

Author

Cory M. Marsh

Cory M. Marsh, PhD is Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary (El Cajon, California) where he also directs the ThM degree program and publishing arm, SCS Press. Additionally, Dr. Marsh serves as Scholar-in-Residence at Revolve Bible Church (San Juan Capistrano, California) and co-hosts the Pastor Scholar Podcast.

Specifications

ISBN 9781527113480

Author Cory M. Marsh

Imprint Mentor

Category Theology

Release Date 20 January 2026

Format Paperback

Page Count 208

Width 138 mm

Height 216 mm

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