The video in the X post by David Barbour, posted on September 28, 2025, discusses the evolving terminology within Christianity, reflecting on how terms like “religion,” “Christianity,” “Born Again,” and “Christ Followers” have been used over time. It highlights a historical perspective by referencing Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s sermons, which often used “religion” to mean Christianity, a usage common in the speaker’s childhood but now less prevalent.
The narrative critiques the continuous rebranding of the church, suggesting it stems from a need to distance itself from perceived hypocrisy. The speaker expresses sadness over this trend, emphasizing that no title should define a Christian, but rather Christ himself, as encapsulated in the traditional hymn “Give Me That Old Time Religion.”
The video, produced by Millpond Ink LLC/Quiet Corner Productions, underscores a call to return to core Christian values and identity, advocating for a faith defined by personal relationship with Jesus rather than changing labels. This perspective is supported by the historical context of the hymn “Old-Time Religion,” which, despite its lack of direct reference to Jesus, has remained a staple in Protestant hymnals since 1873.
