Popular Post ayin jade Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.87 Content Count: 43,800 Content Per Day: 6.19 Reputation: 11,246 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2019 There is a movement called progressive Christianity. I feel it is a dangerous movement as it is not scriptural. Some things that are involved in progressive Christianity include: A lowered view of the bible. In that, the words of the bible are judged as true or not based on 21st century viewpoint. At times, personal feelings dictate what is true, not what scripture says. The bible is not a reliable source of truth, in the eyes of progressives. Im not going to link to it, but there is a large progressive church that states in its statement of beliefs that "we dont believe the bible is the inerrant or infallible word of God." Core doctrines are reinterpreted. For example, the gospel message is not about the redemption of man from his sinful state through the sacrifice of Jesus but rather its about social justice. Social justice becomes the gospel. That same large progressive church I mentioned above states that they dont believe people of other faiths go to hell. They also state that Christianity is not the only truth. Biblical terms are redefined. A good example of this is how love is defined in the bible versus how it is defined today. Putting the needs of others above yourself (bible) versus accepting everyone's beliefs no matter what they believe. That same church I mentioned above states that love thy neighbor means affirming gay lifestyle instead of condemning it. I may add to this thread with quotes from progressive leaders. This movement, which arose out of the emerging church, is a dangerous trend in the church. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aimes Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 25 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,734 Content Per Day: 2.74 Reputation: 8,345 Days Won: 21 Joined: 08/29/2017 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2019 "Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the Lord" (Jeremiah 6:13,15, KJV). 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_S Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Servant Followers: 25 Topic Count: 275 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 5,208 Content Per Day: 0.99 Reputation: 1,893 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/02/2010 Status: Offline Share Posted November 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, ayin jade said: I may add to this thread with quotes from progressive leaders. This movement, which arose out of the emerging church, is a dangerous trend in the church. The only thing i would disagree with in this statement is calling something such as this "church." It's a perversion of the faith parading as a church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appy Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 23 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,864 Content Per Day: 0.61 Reputation: 2,596 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/07/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted November 6, 2019 A place to stay away from indeed. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coliseum Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 14 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 1,123 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 2,055 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/07/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted November 6, 2019 11 minutes ago, ayin jade said: There is a movement called progressive Christianity. I feel it is a dangerous movement as it is not scriptural. Some things that are involved in progressive Christianity include: A lowered view of the bible. In that, the words of the bible are judged as true or not based on 21st century viewpoint. At times, personal feelings dictate what is true, not what scripture says. The bible is not a reliable source of truth, in the eyes of progressives. Im not going to link to it, but there is a large progressive church that states in its statement of beliefs that "we dont believe the bible is the inerrant or infallible word of God." Core doctrines are reinterpreted. For example, the gospel message is not about the redemption of man from his sinful state through the sacrifice of Jesus but rather its about social justice. Social justice becomes the gospel. That same large progressive church I mentioned above states that they dont believe people of other faiths go to hell. They also state that Christianity is not the only truth. Biblical terms are redefined. A good example of this is how love is defined in the bible versus how it is defined today. Putting the needs of others above yourself (bible) versus accepting everyone's beliefs no matter what they believe. That same church I mentioned above states that love thy neighbor means affirming gay lifestyle instead of condemning it. I may add to this thread with quotes from progressive leaders. This movement, which arose out of the emerging church, is a dangerous trend in the church. Thanks for your observations Ayin. I would only say that while in this generation we are witnessing a different lifestyle and a different cultural dynamic, the end result will be the same. To me, it does not matter the difference in behavior, only that I know the Gospel to them will result with the same end as the Gospel to those who received it 2000 years ago. Some will get saved with earrings in their ears, some on Death Row, some will be Muslims, etc. It does not matter ultimately---only that I give them the Good News. The numbers will be in God's hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 194 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 11,054 Content Per Day: 6.45 Reputation: 9,018 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Its sad, but nothing new. A study of the various (whole bunch) of the gnostic groups that sprang up starting at around 70 AD and for a couple hundred years would make most people cringe. Some real doozies had rather large followings. Studying such is a great help in recognizing all kinds of heretical doctrines and their respective beginnings. Edited November 6, 2019 by Alive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ayin jade Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.87 Content Count: 43,800 Content Per Day: 6.19 Reputation: 11,246 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Author Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2019 It is why it is so crucial to be well grounded in the Lord, and to know what the bible says. Otherwise these things that sound good can lead folks astray. 1 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeauJangles Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.91 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2019 progressive Christianity 28 minutes ago, ayin jade said: They also state that Christianity is not the only truth. Blasphemous apostasy. 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other one Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 29 Topic Count: 599 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 56,277 Content Per Day: 7.55 Reputation: 28,010 Days Won: 271 Joined: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, ayin jade said: It is why it is so crucial to be well grounded in the Lord, and to know what the bible says. Otherwise these things that sound good can lead folks astray. and way way too many "Christians" never really read the Bible, but go to "Church" on Sunday and let someone tell them what the Bible says... which makes them open for just about anything. 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted November 6, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 194 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 11,054 Content Per Day: 6.45 Reputation: 9,018 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted November 6, 2019 For those interested in such and much more of the history of the church. At a departure point in history; mainly the smaller groups of believers that desired to adhere to the NT Church traditions and carry the banner for the Lord, so to speak--all through history. And an amazing story it is. "Torch of the Testimony" John W. Kennedy https://www.amazon.com/Torch-Testimony-John-W-Kennedy/dp/094023212X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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