There is a growing movement in the Religious Circles to bring about a NEW Christianity. It is Called Progressive Christianity. In some cases, it is a big hit. Churches are growing by leaps and bounds. The Progressive Message is reaching more and more people. Even some longtime Churches are starting to lean towards this new Doctrine.
So is this a good thing? What could possibly be wrong bringing the Bible and the Truth according to God to the Masses? What is wrong with simply updating the Message a bit to reach more people? After all, it is 2018. We do not need the whole Hithers, and Thous, and such. We do not need to worry about some of "Old Ways" of the Past. It is an updated Message for a new Generation.
It still has Jesus. It still has His Messages. It still teaches us to Love our Neighbors and even ourselves as Children of God. After all, we are ALL Children of God. He Created all of us the way we are, so we must love one another regardless of our differences ETC.
However, the Truth is, it sounds good. Looks good. Feels good. But it is a tool of the Devil. Progressive Christianity is a false Religion brought about by the Devil himself. Do not be mislead. It is NOT the Truth according to God. It IS what Jesus warned us about in Matthew 7:15-20
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits."We will take the next five weeks to fully dive into this new movement. To fully examine Progressive Christianity. There are five signs, if you will, that you may be in a Progressive Christianity Church, or that your Church is starting to lean in that direction. They are?
1- The importance of the Bible is diminished.
2- Historical terms, including some in the Bible, are redefined.
3- The Bible, and other foundational Doctrines are reinterpreted and twisted.
4- Feelings are more important than Facts.
5- The Gospel is no longer taught as Salvation but as a means of Social Justice.
Today, we will look at the importance of the Bible. In Progressive Christianity, the Bible is not as important as anything more than any other tool in the learning of the faith you are to experience. It is a book written thousands of years ago, by men, in order to shape and in some cases, control, Society.
First of all, the Bible IS the infallible Word of God.
"The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward." {Psalm 19:7-11}IT may be written by Man, but it was given to Man by God Himself. In 2 Peter 1:21
"knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."The Bible, or the Word of God, is all you actually need. In 2 Timothy 3:16
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,"Second, you cannot separate The Word of God, even the Old Testament, from Jesus. Why? Jesus IS the Word of God. Let's start at John 1
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."A little bit later in John, we read this.
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."Jesus himself, before there was a New Testament, said this about the Bible. In John 5:39
"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about me,"One of the reasons that Progressive Christianity tries to move away from the Bible is because there are absolutes. There are certain things that God set in stone. Literally in some cases. Sin is Sin, Good is Good. Jesus is the ONLY Way, Truth, and Life. The Word also never changes or "evolves" with the times.
"For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished." {Matthew 5:18}What was Sin then, is Sin now, and may even kill you quicker at that. It does not matter if Society has "evolved" to say there are other ways to Heaven, and all Religions are Equal. There is still only one way, Jesus. It does not matter if Society has "evolved" to say Abortion is about a "Woman's Right" to chose what to do with her Body. God calls it Murder of the most innocent life. {Psalm 139:13-16, Exodus 21:22-25,} It does not matter if Society has "evolved" to say Homosexuality is good and should be celebrated. The Bible still says it is Sin, against God, and against Nature. {Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Ezekiel 16:48-51, {Think America} Romans 1: 18-32.}
Progressive Christianity doesn't like some of the things that the Bible calls out directly as Sin. They do not want to completely do away with the Word, but they want to change it just enough to fit "Societal Changes." But in doing so, you ARE doing what Peter warned us about in 2 Peter 3:15-16
"And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."More on that one next time. However, if you are in a Church that has removed the center focus on the Bible, or they do not have a center focus, meaning IT, The Word of God, is that absolute foundation of all they do, you are in the wrong place.
Progressive Christianity wants you to believe that Compassion and Unconditional Love overrides The Bible which is pretty much outdated, to begin with. That Jesus would not only love but accept everyone, regardless of their Sin, or Belief System. That Jesus would simply accept them, love them, and allow them into Heaven just because. That is far from the truth, yet, sounds great. That is where the danger lies.
Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Have you been adopted into the Family of God? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.
"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"
That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." {Romans 10:9} You need to find a Church that God leads you to, and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A new Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him." {Colossians 3:10}
If you want to tell me, or comment, question, give testimonials, or just say "Hi," the Email is opntalk@gmail.com
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13}
Until next time, be Blessed, be a Blessing, and Jesus IS Lord.
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