We need a reality check.

[bdavidc]

Romans 1:18-32

We need a reality check. There’s no doubt that the world has infiltrated the church of Jesus Christ in a pretty subtle way. In order for us to make any kind of impact on our society, we must first keep our own ranks pure and, second, we must be confrontational. We must come out of our closets and begin to speak the truth and say what needs to be said.

It has made me realize we cannot be smug and we cannot simply play church. This is not a game we can play. We can’t have this conversation without realizing we’re at war. 

The history of humanity can be described as decadence.  The history of humanity is one of decline. Man’s society has been declining since Adam’s fall.  It is true that man never ascended; he has descended gradually since the Fall.  You see, man was created in the image of God, and when he sinned and marred that image, the process of decline began, and man sinks lower and lower until, eventually, he will fall into the debauchery which is described in the Book of Revelation as the time of the tribulation, and Christ Himself will come to put an end to everything at that time.

Know the Bible
 

[B Judson]

The devil always seeks to choke God's Word and make it unfruitful (Mark 4:13-20) so it's no surprise that many are failing away from the faith as God's Word teaches would happen in the end times.  In Acts 20:29 the Apostle Paul, speaking by inspiration of the Lord, warns us that after he leaves earth... false teachers would enter in.

Since that time, satan has brought false doctrine in to the church and we are living with this false doctrine today.  Most churches teach elements of the teachings of the devil and don’t even know it!

But, most churches teach the false doctrine of “eternal security” (aka OSAS), so most folks have no fear of the Lord and really don’t care one way or the other cause they think they can be lukewarm and still go to Heaven while others think they can live sinful lifestyles just like the world and still go to Heaven.

Since the majority of churches and preachers these days embrace false doctrine, they will affirm the people in their false belief because they don’t want to lose attendance and certainly don’t want to lose donations in the offering plate each week!

[JimmyB]

On 7/13/2023 at 1:53 PM, bdavidc said:

Romans 1:18-32

We need a reality check. There’s no doubt that the world has infiltrated the church of Jesus Christ in a pretty subtle way. In order for us to make any kind of impact on our society, we must first keep our own ranks pure and, second, we must be confrontational. We must come out of our closets and begin to speak the truth and say what needs to be said.

It has made me realize we cannot be smug and we cannot simply play church. This is not a game we can play. We can’t have this conversation without realizing we’re at war. 

The history of humanity can be described as decadence.  The history of humanity is one of decline. Man’s society has been declining since Adam’s fall.  It is true that man never ascended; he has descended gradually since the Fall.  You see, man was created in the image of God, and when he sinned and marred that image, the process of decline began, and man sinks lower and lower until, eventually, he will fall into the debauchery which is described in the Book of Revelation as the time of the tribulation, and Christ Himself will come to put an end to everything at that time.

Know the Bible
 

John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through him."

If God loved the world so much that He sent His son to redeem those He loves --EVERYONE -- and not condemn them, then I will follow God.

[B Judson]

So, you believe in universalism then right?  Did you just read one verse and then throw your bible away after that???

What about satan?  Some believe he’s going to be saved in the end too!

[JimmyB]

24 minutes ago, B Judson said:

So, you believe in universalism then right?  Did you just read one verse and then throw your bible away after that???

What about satan?  Some believe he’s going to be saved in the end too!

If this is directed at me, then I will respond.  Actually, I'll respond anyway. ;^)

I do not believe in universalism.  Everyone has the potential for being saved and having eternal life, but they must believe that Jesus' sacrifice paid for their sins.  If they don't believe that and accept Him as their Savior then they will not be saved.

Your second sentence is a childish insult and I will not respond to it.

[B Judson]

OK, so now you are back tracking.... before you were saying everyone is saved.,

Now you are saying people have to do something to be saved.

So which is it that you believe?  Or, are you just confused and don’t accept the whole counsel of God?

And, yes some of the universalists think satan will be saved in the end along with all the fallen angels

[other one]

2 hours ago, B Judson said:

OK, so now you are back tracking.... before you were saying everyone is saved.,

Now you are saying people have to do something to be saved.

So which is it that you believe?  Or, are you just confused and don’t accept the whole counsel of God?

And, yes some of the universalists think satan will be saved in the end along with all the fallen angels

what is it about keeping discussions about the subject and not each other that do you not understand??

[B Judson]

It was a simply reply.  Sorry to hear you have been offended!

Un subscribing now....

Edited July 17, 2023 by B Judson