We live at a time when humans view
Progressive Christianity as more important than the words of Jesus Christ. Let me explain. Until I was rooted in the Word of God, I had no idea how offensive Jesus's words were. Now I totally understand why so many people hated Him. And I totally understand why He said, “And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:22 “Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division.” Luke 12:51 “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.” Matthew 10:34 The list of Jesus’s really tough words goes on and on... but those are not the words that most churches teach on, especially the progressive ones. Most people like to hear a Christianity where the Word of God is twisted to fit man’s enlightened thinking. Humans like to make man the center of everything instead of giving the glory back to God. This is called humanism. Humans are notorious for twisting God’s truth to make it fit the beliefs they want. Few of us know it's just the flesh response. And it’s only because we have come to repentance. You see, Progressive Christianity is characterized by questioning tradition, which, in reality, is a really good thing because tradition does not necessarily express the Word of God. Progressive Christianity has some really good points. They like to address diversity, fight for social justice and steward the earth. And while these attributes are perfectly good, and highlight the love of God, they focus their attention on doing good works with or without faithful hearts. Another example is women's reproductive rights and abortion. Progressive Christians believe that women should have the right to do with their bodies what they want. If they want to have sex and get pregnant, then that is there prerogative. And if they want to abort an preborn child, then that is their decision. One of the hallmarks of progressive Christianity is the way they view Jesus. Instead of believing that Jesus is the divine Son of God and bowing down to His Lordship, they put more emphasis on moralism. Jesus is more like a big brother (like Jesus from The Chosen) that sets a pattern that we should walk in. Jesus is just a picture of what we can be and what we can do and his main point is just to set an example for us. The lowering of Jesus's Lordship is the first mark of progressive Christianity. rts.edu/resources/what-is-progressive-christianity/ The truth is - faith in Jesus is all that is required to receive salvation. And the fruit of the Spirit is it's expression. It’s not the other way around. Works without faith in Jesus's Lordship is dead. Good works without faith in Christ is the same as buying a one-way ticket to hell. Works-based teaching and moralism is man's definition of love. And any belief or any teaching that dismisses Jesus as the only acceptable sacrifice to God is 100% completely demonic. Without the covering of Jesus, and the indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit we are just empty shells - dead men walking, totally blind, straight into hell. And while Progressive Christianity is beautiful and totally appealing, we know the Devil masquerades as light. Progressive Christianity that promotes a universal, enlightened social thinking that goes against the very Word of God is lawlessness. It's an abomination to God. Progressive Christianity is not grounded in The Truth! Let me explain- Compassion, justice, mercy, and tolerance, become more important than Jesus’s primary reason for coming - “From that time (when Jesus resisted the temptations of Satan) Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 Somewhere along the line, humans decided our interpretation of scripture is more important than the Word itself. What I mean is, God is good and we are not. Unless we trust in Him, and make Jesus the Lord of our lives, we foolishly believe that we know best because we are following the flesh. We throw away the truth in favor of the grace, to spare a person from receiving Christ and coming into repentance with God. And for some reason, we think this is good. But In the end, this only leads to death. And anyone who does this will be held accountable on the Day of Judgement. So in reality, when we give compassion without pointing to Christ, we are just elevating ourselves. It makes us think we are just and good, when we really aren’t! Ugh! You got to give it to Satan! He truly twisted a masterpiece with Progressive Christianity! I must say, It has to be Satan’s best attempt at creating deception to keep a man from walking with God. And since people do not know the Word of God themselves, nor believe that scripture is Holy Spirit inspired, they move away from God towards even more human-centered thinking. Progressive Christians believe that since the Bible was written by many men, then it must be filled with error and contradiction, despite being influenced by God. Progressive Christians believe that science, medicine, and other man-made doctrine created from evolutionary thinking is more reflective of the God-head, than what the actual Word says. The problem with their thinking is that God’s Word NEVER changes! And when you eat the Whole Lamb of God, there is no confusion. The scripture is self-evident. Jesus said exactly what He meant! So, I think I will stop here. This is my opening to Matthew 19. Tomorrow we will look at the topic of marriage and divorce. In Matthew Chapter 19, I have a feeling we will see why sexual immorality continues to rise. My guess - it has much to do with progressive Christianity and man’s enlightened thinking instead of walking with God.
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