Biblical Christian Worldview

I received a recent comment a few levels down on an older post that spoke candidly to a hidden belief of many Christians. One that is divisive and contrary to the greatest commandment of loving God and our neighbor as ourselves (Luke 10:27). We sometimes need to be reminded to consider the plank in our own eye before condemning the speck in the eyes of others (Matt. 7:3-5).


Conclusion

In summary, I guarantee that every saved Christian that has ever lived has had some error in their theology. God is too big, life is too nuanced, the Bible too complex and, in some cases, a flat-out mystery for that not to be the case. Christians are held accountable for what we know, not what we don’t know. And, even in those areas where we know we are continuing to sin, (to lie, to be angry, to be sexually immoral in whatever that might mean) God has provided a solution through grace, not works, based on a heart-change, not the law (Gal. 2:16) so that we can come to Him as filthy rags (Isa. 64:6) and be forgiven and saved (Eph. 2:8-9, Rom. 10:9). 

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Everyone in the Christian community seems to be talking about Asbury. A small Christian college in the sleepy little town of Wilmore, Kentucky.  With a student body of less than 2k, over 50k folks from all over the world have been taking in the experience of revival over the last two weeks. Overwhelmed by the crowds, today is the last full day the campus will be supporting the event and Fox News, among others is taking in the scene.

The Last Days

As I watch the news (way too much), and report on it every night, I can’t take my mind off the End Times. It is an obsession and likely not a healthy one. God makes it clear we are not to know the day or the hour of Christ's return. Even Jesus, the man, was not given the exact details. 

I look at Russia and China coming together, nuclear saber rattling, AI and ChatGPT, EMP’s, climate change, the earthquake in Turkey, escalating war in Ukraine, divisiveness at home, and the deterioration of American influence abroad, all through the lens of…. What is God doing and when will He be finished?

When a rare, positive story like Asbury comes along, again with my obsession, I just can’t get past the thought that God is closing things down, and we, as Christians, need to be about His work with more intensity than at any other point in history.

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Who Are “He Gets Us”

If you go to their website, hegetsus.com, you will not find a clear answer to that question. Under “About Us” they state, “He Gets Us is a movement to reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and his confounding love and forgiveness. We believe his words, example, and life have relevance in our lives today and offer hope for a better future.”

Time will tell if the funding and an approach focused on the humanity of Jesus will transfer to the full Christology of Jesus. If it does, then, praise the Lord. If it does not then, sadly I am not sure $20 million and more costs to follow will be seen by Biblical Christians as good stewardship. 

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This article tackles the question of defining morality based on one’s worldview. it provides polling data from Barna Research on America’s changing views on its application.

Conclusion
What speaks loudest in America today is that over 70% desire to set their own standards by rejecting those offered by the Creator of the universe. And, 34% of those who say they have a Biblical worldview reject the Bible’s definition of morality. It is no wonder that we are a nation in decline. Two articles I wrote, “What Once Was Bad, is now Good” and “Reflections from a 70-year-old Biblical Christian” put this into perspective. 

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I received a great response from a reader of a recent post, "Does Salvation and Heaven REQUIRE a Public Profession of Your Faith”. In that article, I offered the point that “being a good person will not save anyone”. He presented a Scriptural counterpoint to my statement.

Conclusion

Both Christians and non-Christians, all forms and flavors of "religion" desire to help and encourage others. But God does not weigh deeds or works on a scale in determining who goes to Heaven and who does not. This one point distinguishes nearly all other religions from Biblical Christianity. The Lord offers salvation to anyone and everyone by providing His Son as payment for our sins. Our only responsibility is to accept Him as our Lord and Savior. 

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When you desire a personal relationship with God (salvation), the question becomes, do you need to make that dependency public or can it be kept private?

The Answer

The Bible speaks to the need to make a public profession of faith, not a private, hidden acceptance of our relationship with God. Scripture is full of examples of the cost some paid for this acknowledgment. In countries such as Iran, China, and others, the ultimate cost continues as it did for most of the original disciples. Beyond real-life examples and Romans 10:9 above, are verses such as Matthew 10:32. 

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Living Out Christianity in Front of Abortion Clinics

This is an update on our local Abortion Clinic and the broader issue of silent prayer at clinics across the country.

A Biblical Christian Perspective

Abortions and the clinics that support them, have always been a hot-button issue in this country. Roe-v-Wade was built on the false premise that the Constitution provided federal authority over states’ rights. When that view was recently overturned, states are now tasked with deciding these guidelines.

Many progressive Christians challenge the notion that the Bible is clear on abortion. Others reject the Bible entirely. They focus instead on the blanket love Jesus has for everyone, including a women’s rights. They miss the reality that Christ includes the unborn as the most vulnerable of all His children. If one objectively looks at the Scripture, God is very clear that He sees the unborn as one of His children (BCW Article here). However, since we live in a sinful world where one often has to decide between the lesser of evils rather than pure good vs evil, there are situations where the life of the mother should take precedence. Christians need to respond as an advocate for the unborn, but with grace and love toward those who disagree (BCW Article here).

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The concept of Venn diagrams was introduced in the 1880’s as a way of showing the logical relationships between groups or sets of elements.  They can offer a visual way of defining salvation and ongoing sanctification for the Biblical Christian. 

The concept of Venn diagrams was introduced in the 1880’s as a way of showing the logical relationships between groups or sets of elements.  They can offer a visual way of defining salvation and ongoing sanctification for the Biblical Christian. 

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There is much talk these days around the subject of socialism vs. capitalism, both as an indication of who we are as a nation, and where Christians should stand on the subject, as voting members of our republic.

The US is the most giving country, per capita, of any nation in the world (Statista). I submit that we are able to offer that care because we, as a Republic, are one of the wealthiest countries in the world (Global Finance). Finally, I believe that wealth comes from a capitalistic work ethic (Prov. 10:4) rather than a socialistic ideology. 

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The book of Matthew in the Bible refers to the “Kingdom of Heaven” 32 times in the English Standard Version (ESV). Further, the phrase “Kingdom of God” can be found 69 times from the book of Matthew through the book of 2 Thessalonians. Finally, just the word “kingdom” can be found in both the Old and New Testaments 339 times. 

For those who see truth in God’s Word, it is unlikely that one, in continuous torment, can operate as a king, ruling a kingdom. 

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