These are ignominious years
for Western Christianity, as the cultural influence of the church wanes in
Australia, the US, and elsewhere. Brief mention is made of the Acts 29 and
Hillsong phenomenon. If there were a reformation, what would it look like? How
do you sift out empty zeal, useless revivals, and false Jesus’s to find
something more substantial? Real reformation does not consist of more schism on
minor issues, but substantial unity on substantial, foundational issues (as set
against the world). Christ calls the Laodicean church to fervency—but not
fervent worship and music—rather, fervent repentance, love for one another, and
fervent day-to-day service to God.