This could have been written now by the Puritan Preacher, Charles Spurgeon. In recent years, a new term gained traction in Christian circles: it’s called The Progressive Church. For some it was a breath of fresh air, a Church that was open, inclusive, and relevant to today’s culture. But for others, it was a source of confusion, concern, and spiritual alarm. The Progressive Church emphasizes: social activism, LGBTQ inclusion and affirmation (That Biblical teachings and sexual ethics are outdated or even oppressive), a non-literal approach to Scriptures. (That the Bible is viewed as a human document – beautiful, but flawed and outdated), a de-emphasizing of sin, judgment, and Hell. (That there is no Hell, thus no need for judgment, because every person will ultimately be saved-this is called Universalism) and finally, a focus on personal experience over adhering to Doctrinal teachings. (That Jesus Christ was just an inspirational and wise man.) The Church today needs then to be very careful in watching for worldly influences that infiltrate and slither within their walls. Is the Bible still God’s Authoritative Word? Does Jesus remain your Savior and not just some nice symbol? Has sin been completely redefined and Salvation is now merely an option?
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