The Direction Of Christianity

[debrakay]

I think @other one is correct that the true Christ followers are there but not so outspoken in a world that vilifies and mocks the believer.  Jesus chose to witness among the common people more than in the religious buildings where the false religious teachers were.  Most of the apostles did the same with the exception of Paul who was everywhere.  It seems to me the best and most effect work was done in small group settings where believers could speak into the lives of the people not just into their ears.  I know now that my mission field has been my family, friends and community but 49 years ago when I accepted Jesus as my savior, I thought I had to go to a foreign country to be a missionary or to disciple others.  Churches have always been filled with people who are not following the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  (think Sadducees and Pharisees).  But at least there they may have ears to hear and eyes to see what God can do.

[debrakay]

31 minutes ago, TrueFollowerOfChrist said:

These generations will be FAR MORE judged than any nation and culture before. 

And the spiritual shepherds of these generations will be judged at an even much higher standard.  If they chose to teach anything contrary to the word of God they will suffer for their lack of wisdom and spiritual connection with the Spirit of God Almighty.  The word is very clear about what He hates and abhors.

[TrueFollowerOfChrist]

4 minutes ago, debrakay said:

And the spiritual shepherds of these generations will be judged at an even much higher standard.  If they chose to teach anything contrary to the word of God they will suffer for their lack of wisdom and spiritual connection with the Spirit of God Almighty.  The word is very clear about what He hates and abhors.

Sadly most shepherds are false leading their sheep to destruction. Many of the megachurches with thousands of followers teach totally satanic doctrines, and yet thousands who think they are saved sit each week under their false teachings. I think the vast majority of churchgoers today will be totally shocked when Jesus tells them " I never knew you ". Pastors will be told that as well.

[debrakay]

18 minutes ago, TrueFollowerOfChrist said:

I suppose I'd agree with that. A church of thousands might only have a hundred REAL followers of Jesus. Millions will be in Hell who were Sunday Christians and never really knew Jesus. Millions of churchgoers will suffer eternal punishment because they actually thought church attendance was what made them Christians ( I had a heated argument with a pastor once because he actually tried to convince me that no matter how devoted to Jesus I was, I COULDN'T go to Heaven if I didn't attend church ). 

I was recently telling a friend that if this is time for the openings of the Book of Revelation there will be millions of Christians who will take the mark of the beast.  The vaccine mandate showed how sheepish people are when the government tells them to do something.  I am sorry if that offends anyone, but we saw what happened when the world governments said you could not leave home, fly or go into places without the shot.  The same will happen when they say you cannot buy or sell without the mark.

[debrakay]

Just now, TrueFollowerOfChrist said:

Sadly most shepherds are false leading their sheep to destruction. Many of the megachurches with thousands of followers teach totally satanic doctrines, and yet thousands who think they are saved sit each week under their false teachings. I think the vast majority of churchgoers today will be totally shocked when Jesus tells them " I never knew you ". Pastors will be told that as well.

We just had a teaching at church about the "lukewarm being spewed out."  It makes me so sad that the deceiver is doing his job so well.

[Michael37]

31 minutes ago, Starise said:

I really HOPE we have a great revival or revivals. Many of the apostate churches are closing which is a good thing. Still many more are open.

Plug this into YouTube

Preacher Confronts ️‍🌈 Church Then It SHUTS DOWN

I just watched this video, thanks for the referral, @Starise

Factions and divisions in Christianity do really test us, they are hard to avoid. 

Last Sunday my oikos discussed the dampening and quenching of freeform worship and spiritual gifts in many congregations. 

Heb 12:1-2  Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,  (2)  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

[TrueFollowerOfChrist]

4 minutes ago, debrakay said:

I was recently telling a friend that if this is time for the openings of the Book of Revelation there will be millions of Christians who will take the mark of the beast.  The vaccine mandate showed how sheepish people are when the government tells them to do something.  I am sorry if that offends anyone, but we saw what happened when the world governments said you could not leave home, fly or go into places without the shot.  The same will happen when they say you cannot buy or sell without the mark.

I agree. Many people who claim the name of Jesus today would quickly abandon it if Christianity were outlawed or going to church was a prison sentence. It's easy for millions in America to claim Christianity because it's easy to be a Christian in this society. 

The mark of the beast will be a true test. It won't be a secret shot they will trick people into taking. It will be a public acknowledgement of turning their back on God willingly. But yes, I do think MOST people who attend church would take the mark when things on earth get heated.

[TrueFollowerOfChrist]

7 minutes ago, debrakay said:

We just had a teaching at church about the "lukewarm being spewed out."  It makes me so sad that the deceiver is doing his job so well.

Most churches seem lukewarm. They claim to live for Jesus and love Jesus but they go to churches that cost millions of dollars while poor and needy sit blocks away. They faithfully go to church every Sunday but don't give 1 extra hour a week to volunteering in the community. I'd say 90% of American Christians spend far more time on social media than in God's Word. If people only ate physical food as often as they read their Bible, they would have starved to death long ago.

[debrakay]

3 minutes ago, TrueFollowerOfChrist said:

Most churches seem lukewarm. They claim to live for Jesus and love Jesus but they go to churches that cost millions of dollars while poor and needy sit blocks away. They faithfully go to church every Sunday but don't give 1 extra hour a week to volunteering in the community. I'd say 90% of American Christians spend far more time on social media than in God's Word. If people only ate physical food as often as they read their Bible, they would have starved to death long ago.

I wish we had a sad face button for this comment.  

Jesus is the bread of life and many do not get it. 

[Neighbor]

54 minutes ago, TheBlade said:

Didn't always agree but Jerry Falwell is one that comes to mind.

Hi, Jerry Falwell didn't always agree with Jerry Falwell. LOL