The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2,
"Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter..."
Paul tells the fellowship in Thessalonica not to be troubled by bad information. He says that whether the information comes from "prophecy" or word of mouth or a letter, allegidly from Paul and his team, don't fall for it.
It seems to me we have a lot of that going on today in the church. People claim to have special "insight" (as in prophecy), or they falsely quote "selected" verses from Scripture (as if they are passing along what Paul had said).
In an article on "Progressive Christianity", posted July 17, 2022, Michael Brown said, "progressive Christians" (henceforth, PCs) I had interacted with affirmed the validity of same-sex "marriage," supported a woman's "right" to abortion, and denied that salvation was found exclusively through Jesus."
In his article, Brown quotes the "White Horse Inn", "Progressive Christianity is a movement that is infiltrating and influencing the Evangelical church. Some of the most high-profile Christian leaders are a part of it. This movement seeks to re-interpret the Bible, re-assess historic doctrines, and re-define core tenets of the faith. While claiming the title 'Christian,' and boasting a high view of the Bible, it is sweeping up many unsuspecting Christians into a false view of who God is and how he saves people."
The United Church of Christ in Beaverton, Oregon, says the movement began in 2006 as "an alternative to the Christian faith portrayed in the public realm." And purports itself to be "Christian". Their second statement of faith is, "The Christian faith is our way of being faithful to God. Bit it is not the only way."
Brown makes the observation, "In short, PC, as defined by some of its leaders, denies the absolute authority of Scripture (stating that it is not the infallible Word of God). It denies that salvation and redemption come only through the cross of Jesus. It affirms the validity of same-sex 'marriage.' And it affirms a women's 'right' to choose abortion."
"Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter..."
Paul tells the fellowship in Thessalonica not to be troubled by bad information. He says that whether the information comes from "prophecy" or word of mouth or a letter, allegidly from Paul and his team, don't fall for it.
It seems to me we have a lot of that going on today in the church. People claim to have special "insight" (as in prophecy), or they falsely quote "selected" verses from Scripture (as if they are passing along what Paul had said).
In an article on "Progressive Christianity", posted July 17, 2022, Michael Brown said, "progressive Christians" (henceforth, PCs) I had interacted with affirmed the validity of same-sex "marriage," supported a woman's "right" to abortion, and denied that salvation was found exclusively through Jesus."
In his article, Brown quotes the "White Horse Inn", "Progressive Christianity is a movement that is infiltrating and influencing the Evangelical church. Some of the most high-profile Christian leaders are a part of it. This movement seeks to re-interpret the Bible, re-assess historic doctrines, and re-define core tenets of the faith. While claiming the title 'Christian,' and boasting a high view of the Bible, it is sweeping up many unsuspecting Christians into a false view of who God is and how he saves people."
The United Church of Christ in Beaverton, Oregon, says the movement began in 2006 as "an alternative to the Christian faith portrayed in the public realm." And purports itself to be "Christian". Their second statement of faith is, "The Christian faith is our way of being faithful to God. Bit it is not the only way."
Brown makes the observation, "In short, PC, as defined by some of its leaders, denies the absolute authority of Scripture (stating that it is not the infallible Word of God). It denies that salvation and redemption come only through the cross of Jesus. It affirms the validity of same-sex 'marriage.' And it affirms a women's 'right' to choose abortion."
So, what has changed in the last two millenia? Based on Paul's letter to the church in Thessalonica, and what we see today, not much.
Forget Progressive Christianity, I'll stick with what Paul really had to say. He was Jesus Christ's emissary, unlike these Johnnie-come-latelys.
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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