The (Sad) State of Christianity - Reformed Truths
"We have lost our way. We are more worried about appeasing the lost rather than telling the truth to the lost. We cater our church services to the lost which leaves us with shallow theology in the service leading to theological illiteracy in the pew."
appeasing the lost - accepting their sinful lifestyle into our midst and hoping we will influence them to change
telling the truth to the lost - they are destined for hell
shallow theology - for itching ears
theological illiteracy - leading to false believes
It has been decades since I have heard a sermon preached with the intent of the Holy Spirit convicting non-repentant sinners.
Recently, most sermons take the middle of the road approach, not wanting to "step on toes". That way, it is less likely some might leave the assembly, taking their wallets with them.
2Th 3:6 KJV Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
Since we are to withdraw from a brother who is a backslider, we should avoid contaminating our assembly by inviting the lost into our midst.
Description and cause of lukewarm assembly?
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Wesley Briggman, Apr 17, 2020.
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Wesley Briggman Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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not enough coffee
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The actual truth?
The average Baptist Church of today gains members through the children's programs. There are very few adult converts. Most new baptisms of adults are adults coming from Churches that don't baptize after conversion. -
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add in a dose of Joel Olsteen, and here we are! -
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In my opinion there are two main types of Churches on TV and the Radio today.
First type are those that preach by starting with the Scripture and clarifying their message by adding thoughts from their own lives and lastly from "common since."
The other type are those that preach the wisdom of men and then add a Scripture to support what they are saying. The best way to describe this style is preaching The power of positive thinking (plus Christ to make it appear legitimate.)
What is missing in BOTH styles is warnings about SIN! Where are the John the Baptists today? Very few modern preachers would have to worry about be beheaded today for calling out a sinner for their sins.
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Additional in-depth study on Wednesday evenings.
Usually, no Sunday or Wednesday evening services today. End result, only spiritual milk is consumed resulting in spiritually stunted believers. -
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Are we moving toward the great fire? Yes, without a doubt. What holds back God's fury? The last child to be adopted has not yet been adopted.
Instead of looking at how evil the world is, let us look to share the gospel with every living human so that they might possibly respond to the call of reconciliation and believe. We cannot stop until Christ returns and judges the unreconciled reprobates. Let us do our job as God's children.
Let us get our priorities straight. We have a job to do. Let us do it, no matter the opposition. -
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