Mood swings are bad. Emotions left unchecked to reality are far worse! America is in an emotion overload and the effects should they continue, could be America altering for the bad! Emotions are a God given reality. They make us human. They allow us to feel and avoid the horrific state of being a mere robot. They have there place in our lives and they are needed. But emotions were never given to lead us!
Right now emotions are ruining more than America may be able to grasp. Emotions have become the political most favored path to accomplish irrational change. Get emotions freely running, unchecked by common sense, and you can get people to do and say without thinking and make changes so lacking in logic and rational, that you can change an entire nation before anyone realizes it.
And this is the path America is currently on!
Emotions change priorities. We feel and thus we act. We change without ever taking the time to ask questions and evaluate completely what we are changing. We just desire to do something because the feelings we experience push us for some activity. But activity does not help our emotions long term. We hope it will - but it does not.
The emotional issues facing America today are leading us as a nation to a point of total chaos. And because the emotions are leading, we do not see the dangerous ending point. I thought I would highlight just a few to bring us back to reality:
1. An American is being held in Mexico and the American Government is doing literally little to effect his release. He violated no laws and is a military hero. Where is the outrage?
2. Benghazi is still in coverup mode with added Tylenol for headaches due to concussion sustained without specifics on the cause of such. We had military and Government officials killed. Where is the outrage?
3. The same Government that now wants to change the 2ND Amendment is the same Government that intentionally ran guns into Mexico in one of the worst debacles of US Government programs. Many have died as a result. Where is the outrage?
4. Our Government has the time to create a new task force to look at changes to gun laws and ownership rights while putting little effort into the real danger to American life, the fiscal cliff. And there is NO path to avoiding this cliff in sight? Where is the outrage?
5. It is beyond horrible to kill! I cannot fathom the depth of grief that parents and family members are experiencing right now in Connecticut. We as a nation with one unified voice have declared evil that was committed as such! And now people are saying get the guns! We cannot allow children to live in danger of such evil. And yet, our nation murders millions of babies via abortion and few cry over the evil! Where is the outrage?
America - we have a problem! Our emotions are leading us to miss reality! And the effects of this continuing will be more than I can even think.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Death and Children - Help and comfort in todays storm
I write this with all kinds of thoughts running through my mind. The events on this day in a Elementary school remind us of the horrors capable without Jesus. We are reminded and experience the pain and agony those horrors bring to the innocent, families, and a nation.
But what about the eternal destiny of the children killed? Is there clarity of their eternal destination?
Jesus instructed his disciples that they should "...Let the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for such is the Kingdom of heaven.” What more clear a message is there to reveal the heart of God toward children? His longing for mankind is seen in His Words. Paul further states in 2 Corinthians 5: 10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad."(NKJ) Children are born with a sin nature and at some point in their life will reach a point of maturity where they realize that they need Jesus. Until that point is reached, Gods grace covers their lives and there is certainty that should death occur, God brings them into His arms through His amazing Grace! This we know - God is faithful. He has been and always will be! He was faithful today! And for this, we must give thanksgiving.
The children today whose lives were taken were immediately gathered by the arms of God. They are now in His presence and they are safe. We left on this earth groan as we must deal with the evil and grief displayed. We left must live with the horror and find the comfort and peace that can only come from the one true God who is faithful and true. We must remember that life apart from one's personal acceptance of Jesus Christ is a life controlled by Satan himself - the evil one. And this we left on earth today must face.
God sent Jesus for each one of us! Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life. He was brutally killed on a cross for our sins! He stood in our place. Jesus is God's gift to us! A gift that we are given a choice of accepting or rejecting. Paul said for "all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God!" "There is none righteous, no not one." I can assure you who read this that religion, politics, thought and theory will not get one person into heaven and will not change or control one life from evil! Only through the person Jesus is this possible!
You have heard these words and you have seen them displayed many times. But today I pray we will take them heart:
John 3:16
But what about the eternal destiny of the children killed? Is there clarity of their eternal destination?
Jesus instructed his disciples that they should "...Let the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for such is the Kingdom of heaven.” What more clear a message is there to reveal the heart of God toward children? His longing for mankind is seen in His Words. Paul further states in 2 Corinthians 5: 10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad."(NKJ) Children are born with a sin nature and at some point in their life will reach a point of maturity where they realize that they need Jesus. Until that point is reached, Gods grace covers their lives and there is certainty that should death occur, God brings them into His arms through His amazing Grace! This we know - God is faithful. He has been and always will be! He was faithful today! And for this, we must give thanksgiving.
The children today whose lives were taken were immediately gathered by the arms of God. They are now in His presence and they are safe. We left on this earth groan as we must deal with the evil and grief displayed. We left must live with the horror and find the comfort and peace that can only come from the one true God who is faithful and true. We must remember that life apart from one's personal acceptance of Jesus Christ is a life controlled by Satan himself - the evil one. And this we left on earth today must face.
God sent Jesus for each one of us! Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life. He was brutally killed on a cross for our sins! He stood in our place. Jesus is God's gift to us! A gift that we are given a choice of accepting or rejecting. Paul said for "all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God!" "There is none righteous, no not one." I can assure you who read this that religion, politics, thought and theory will not get one person into heaven and will not change or control one life from evil! Only through the person Jesus is this possible!
You have heard these words and you have seen them displayed many times. But today I pray we will take them heart:
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
(NKJ)
(NKJ)
Each must come to the place of accepting or rejecting. What have you done? What decision have you made?
Today we ask many questions. But we see through a glass that is darkened by the sin and the limits sin brings. God knows. The children today received a great reward! Our pain will only begin to recede when we trust God and seek His perspective.
Today we see more clearly than ever before in the history of America the failures of our secular society! We who know Jesus see why we are salt and light, placed here on a mission. And we see our need to repent from our failure to share Jesus! Today in all of its horror is not the end of this type of demonic activity. We must ask, what are we doing to reach more people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
Politicians, counselors, laws and iron fences will not and cannot fix our ills. Only Jesus can.
So today and I give you Jesus! He is all we have and He is more than enough!
Should you find that you need to hear more, please contact me via email pastor@arlingtonknoxville.com I would love to share with you the gift that brings hope, comfort, forgiveness, and peace in the midst of this ugly world!
Monday, November 26, 2012
The Christian Right and Evangelism
Opinions are everywhere as to what has happened or is occurring to the Christian Right in America. A group once viewed by many as strong and needed is now seeing a direct opposite description being given. Are Evangelicals out of touch? One newspaper in Tennessee seems to think this last election seals the deal on the current state of the Christian Right. The Tennessean presents an interesting perspective in an article hear.
What keeps missing in the discussion is the fact that America has NOT been a Christian nation for some time. And even in the areas of high concentration of Christians, the daily living out of values varies dramatically. No one denomination can even pretend to present all of their affiliates as believing in a similar fashion. Whether one is Catholic, Baptists, or other, the variance of how one believes and applies those beliefs are no longer singular in approach.
History reveals that though in pockets maybe similarities did at one time exist, they were the exceptions. I have known from since I can first remember that even good ol' Southern Baptist were seldom on the same page. One person questioned this recently and challenged me to prove it. It was a simple request - just show up at a business meeting in a Southern Baptist Church! See my point?
Today we see more families with multiple religious backgrounds being the norm; or do we? Maybe what we are seeing today is that for years America has been a mixed bag, a gumbo of beliefs and practices. In my own family is a Methodist and Baptist blend from my mothers side. And it is just one aspect of it. But something far more important is being missed in all of this discussion!
We are seeing today the effects of not reaching people with the Gospel over the past many years.
And what will it take to change this? The world will continue to spin. People will continue to die without Christ and thus go to Hell. Churches will keep appeasing the loudest. Many words will be spoken about the evil of society. Fingers will be pointed at everything. Politics will not solve the moral decline. America will continue the change implemented after World War II (yes America has been changing for years).
And even more...
A new type of Christian social agenda will continue to increase. Those who love to poke fun at the Christian right and drive from the rear view mirror will increase their nonsense of how wrong many were over the past 30 years and how right they are today. Social issues will be elevated as this main focus. Instead of condemning them, we will be told to accept. Efforts and priorities will continue to guide us towards social missions.
And yet...
The one thing needed today, that has been the one thing needed for years, will seldom be taught or practiced.
Christians must start sharing Jesus and His story while ceasing from sharing their story and their ideas of Jesus.
Only one approach is commanded and backed with a promise and guarantee. Only one plan for salvation is offered for all who will accept it.
For God so loved the world that He sent Jesus to die for the sins man, you and me! He was buried. he was placed in a grave. He did NOT stay in the grave! He ascended alive and well and is now seated next to the Father!
Jesus did this for each of us! It is the only message that will help us all!
Will you share it?
What keeps missing in the discussion is the fact that America has NOT been a Christian nation for some time. And even in the areas of high concentration of Christians, the daily living out of values varies dramatically. No one denomination can even pretend to present all of their affiliates as believing in a similar fashion. Whether one is Catholic, Baptists, or other, the variance of how one believes and applies those beliefs are no longer singular in approach.
History reveals that though in pockets maybe similarities did at one time exist, they were the exceptions. I have known from since I can first remember that even good ol' Southern Baptist were seldom on the same page. One person questioned this recently and challenged me to prove it. It was a simple request - just show up at a business meeting in a Southern Baptist Church! See my point?
Today we see more families with multiple religious backgrounds being the norm; or do we? Maybe what we are seeing today is that for years America has been a mixed bag, a gumbo of beliefs and practices. In my own family is a Methodist and Baptist blend from my mothers side. And it is just one aspect of it. But something far more important is being missed in all of this discussion!
We are seeing today the effects of not reaching people with the Gospel over the past many years.
And what will it take to change this? The world will continue to spin. People will continue to die without Christ and thus go to Hell. Churches will keep appeasing the loudest. Many words will be spoken about the evil of society. Fingers will be pointed at everything. Politics will not solve the moral decline. America will continue the change implemented after World War II (yes America has been changing for years).
And even more...
A new type of Christian social agenda will continue to increase. Those who love to poke fun at the Christian right and drive from the rear view mirror will increase their nonsense of how wrong many were over the past 30 years and how right they are today. Social issues will be elevated as this main focus. Instead of condemning them, we will be told to accept. Efforts and priorities will continue to guide us towards social missions.
And yet...
The one thing needed today, that has been the one thing needed for years, will seldom be taught or practiced.
Christians must start sharing Jesus and His story while ceasing from sharing their story and their ideas of Jesus.
Only one approach is commanded and backed with a promise and guarantee. Only one plan for salvation is offered for all who will accept it.
For God so loved the world that He sent Jesus to die for the sins man, you and me! He was buried. he was placed in a grave. He did NOT stay in the grave! He ascended alive and well and is now seated next to the Father!
Jesus did this for each of us! It is the only message that will help us all!
Will you share it?
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Speaking the TRUTH in todays America (Series)
Part 1
Over the past week I have made clear my perception of today's America - it is not pretty. In noting this, the simple fact that the change we are seeing did not occur overnight was also front and center. So now we must ask the question as Christians trying to reach people in this new era of "neo-anything can be truth" culture, HOW?
American Christians have perfected the speech approach to teaching. Even in our social media use can be found the clear and often blunt ugly use of this method in telling people what is wrong with their ideology and where they will go because of it. We make our points well yet we are failing to impress or influence even a few. It is time we seek to understand the needed approach required if we are to really make a difference today.
And for many Christians, this is going to be a tough road to travel!
Our learning begins with some simple facts. People without Jesus, do not have a foundation that we can build upon. People without Jesus, need Jesus first! Never should we compromise the truth with anyone. But understanding that only in a relationship with Jesus is the foundation upon which truth is built can we expect any glimmer of accomplishing lasting life change. This is Biblical truth. Hard to realize that we Christians must first accept a truth before we expect others to do the same. But this is a must. The journey begins with this hurdle at the starting line.
Many American churches are facilitating this hurdle by abandoning Evangelistic outreach endeavors. We talk much about reaching the nations. Preaching to the nations is the new modern day battle cry! A simple analysis of our current trends in methods and thoughts on evangelism reveal that we are doing little to reach individual people regardless of the intent of the battle cry. The popular growth of Reformed Theology and the New Calvinism of our day are not helping either. The more this spreads the fewer people that will be reached. Sharing Jesus is the beginning. It is more than preaching/teaching. Sharing Jesus is more than telling someone to turn or burn. Sharing Jesus is sharing Jesus story and what He did for all of us. It is making it clear that Jesus offers a free gift called salvation to all who will receive. The gift is offered, but we each must chose to accept or reject.
Rom 6:23
Rom 5:8
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
(NKJ)
Over the past week I have made clear my perception of today's America - it is not pretty. In noting this, the simple fact that the change we are seeing did not occur overnight was also front and center. So now we must ask the question as Christians trying to reach people in this new era of "neo-anything can be truth" culture, HOW?
American Christians have perfected the speech approach to teaching. Even in our social media use can be found the clear and often blunt ugly use of this method in telling people what is wrong with their ideology and where they will go because of it. We make our points well yet we are failing to impress or influence even a few. It is time we seek to understand the needed approach required if we are to really make a difference today.
And for many Christians, this is going to be a tough road to travel!
Our learning begins with some simple facts. People without Jesus, do not have a foundation that we can build upon. People without Jesus, need Jesus first! Never should we compromise the truth with anyone. But understanding that only in a relationship with Jesus is the foundation upon which truth is built can we expect any glimmer of accomplishing lasting life change. This is Biblical truth. Hard to realize that we Christians must first accept a truth before we expect others to do the same. But this is a must. The journey begins with this hurdle at the starting line.
Many American churches are facilitating this hurdle by abandoning Evangelistic outreach endeavors. We talk much about reaching the nations. Preaching to the nations is the new modern day battle cry! A simple analysis of our current trends in methods and thoughts on evangelism reveal that we are doing little to reach individual people regardless of the intent of the battle cry. The popular growth of Reformed Theology and the New Calvinism of our day are not helping either. The more this spreads the fewer people that will be reached. Sharing Jesus is the beginning. It is more than preaching/teaching. Sharing Jesus is more than telling someone to turn or burn. Sharing Jesus is sharing Jesus story and what He did for all of us. It is making it clear that Jesus offers a free gift called salvation to all who will receive. The gift is offered, but we each must chose to accept or reject.
Rom 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(NKJ)
(NKJ)
Rom 5:8
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
(NKJ)
Sharing truth requires each of us who know Christ to begin sharing His truth. It is not turn or burn. It is begging and pleading with people to see what God did for them in His Son Jesus. It is sharing the love of God for all people regardless of where they have been or what they have done! It is leaving the judging to God while living as one changed so as not to cause anyone to stumble so that the message of Gods love in Christ, can be seen and thus received.
This is the starting point! No moral or political change is possible of lasting value without Jesus first!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Nothing has changed - only more clear!
Tuesday night did not show any kind of a change. I am sorry for those who have wasted energy and emotions thinking that something changed. I truly am. The problem is now more clear than ever - America has been changing for years and we tried to deny it. In fact, we neglected it! Tuesdays results are the by product of the already changed America. And it is NOT a political change that has occurred.
Now what will we do about it?
Christians must realize quickly that elections ARE NOT our hope. Never have been and never will be! My sixteen year old has now seen more anti-God Government in his life time than somewhat pro God Government. Think about that for a moment. This is not a new situation - it has been brewing for some time - since the 1940's. The change has been occurring. It is now just clearly being seen!
The problem?
American Christianity has been the keeper and builder of the club rather than be on mission doing what God called us here to do. I looked at the political maps last night and today and I realized something - they mirror the American churches. We do not reach and have not reached the other people groups that God has sent to us. And our society is showing this in a clear way! Angry conservatives who tell people how to live will NOT change lives. Angry Christians will not open doors for sharing Jesus with self righteous talk and name calling. Our speech by the way is suppose to draw people to Jesus, NOT "push" them away. Our cries from fear and frustration are only more signs that we are NOT sold out to the mission that God placed us here for. We should be salt and light living lives showing agape love to all! This we have NOT done!
The people of this generation ARE NOT being discipled nor reached! We as Christians have not sought to love them and to make a difference in their lives. Even the Bible belt of America is seeing the gap narrow.
This coming Sunday I will be dealing with this subject in a straight forward way! The message will be available here for anyone who cares to see what we as American Christians MUST change.
I just pray we do!
Why?
Our current generation is living, and thus will die, without Jesus! Hell will be their eternal place!
And that is breaking my heart!
Now what will we do about it?
Christians must realize quickly that elections ARE NOT our hope. Never have been and never will be! My sixteen year old has now seen more anti-God Government in his life time than somewhat pro God Government. Think about that for a moment. This is not a new situation - it has been brewing for some time - since the 1940's. The change has been occurring. It is now just clearly being seen!
The problem?
American Christianity has been the keeper and builder of the club rather than be on mission doing what God called us here to do. I looked at the political maps last night and today and I realized something - they mirror the American churches. We do not reach and have not reached the other people groups that God has sent to us. And our society is showing this in a clear way! Angry conservatives who tell people how to live will NOT change lives. Angry Christians will not open doors for sharing Jesus with self righteous talk and name calling. Our speech by the way is suppose to draw people to Jesus, NOT "push" them away. Our cries from fear and frustration are only more signs that we are NOT sold out to the mission that God placed us here for. We should be salt and light living lives showing agape love to all! This we have NOT done!
The people of this generation ARE NOT being discipled nor reached! We as Christians have not sought to love them and to make a difference in their lives. Even the Bible belt of America is seeing the gap narrow.
This coming Sunday I will be dealing with this subject in a straight forward way! The message will be available here for anyone who cares to see what we as American Christians MUST change.
I just pray we do!
Why?
Our current generation is living, and thus will die, without Jesus! Hell will be their eternal place!
And that is breaking my heart!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Brentwood Benson does VBS RIGHT!
It is normal for people in church life and ministry to think about VBS in February or March. I have done this for most of my life - even as a child attending every summer VBS of childhood. But what about actually doing VBS in October? Now that is totally out of the box. And that is totally just what we did! This is a short story of our journey into Fall VBS and the results thereof.
To begin with, Lifeway ending it's relationship with Jeff Slaughter played a huge role in what I will share. There is none better than Slaughter at developing VBS material and music that shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ clearly and effectively with children. None better anywhere! And since Slaughter was picked up by Brentwood Benson to put together their first ever VBS material offering, our staff got a little curious. Our curiosity led us down a new path for VBS. We decided to go with a Fall VBS and see what would happen. We contacted Brentwood Benson and asked if we could premier this new offering. They agreed. We contacted Slaughter and secured him to be live on stage for two nights of VBS worship and celebration. He agreed! Fall VBS would indeed occur.
The following is what we gleaned from this adventure:
1. Slaughter - still NONE BETTER. Lifeway really blew it with this one. His heart for children and the gift and blessing on his writing and arranging cannot be denied. He is in person as he is on stage - the real deal. He wants to see people reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And he gives his all to see that this takes place. The music was beyond good with this material. Our adults even loved it and get this - it led to a VBS Flash Mob in both morning services this past Sunday. it was incredible!
2. The material - what Brentwood Benson has put together is the BEST ever! My wife who has the same track record as I do in VBS said it this way: "this material in structure, ideas, how to's, and message was the best ever!" She loved it. And so did our other workers. It was done by people who know VBS and know what is needed. Often those who write VBS material make the structure difficult and the message seems to get lost in the implementation. Often the ideas for sharing do not relate to the children of today. Often, VBS does NOT really get a clear message across. Not with this one. The message was clear and powerful! The children got it! I have never heard children so get the theme and message of VBS like I did this year!
Since the theme was a world tour, missions was all over this material. Our leaders decided to up it even more by Skyping in Missionaries from each of the countries that the tour visited each evening during the group times. And this was awesome! The children heard first hand from people doing mission work and prayed for that person and country! You would not have believed the prayers that went up from these children.
The snacks were even designed to fit the countries each night on the tour and allowed for total theme involvement! And man were they good!
3. Evangelistic - everything about this material was evangelistic from start to finish.
4. Theology - this material is sound and void of the modern hangups found in much material these days. There are NO worries with theology here! Straight Jesus and His gift to all who will receive!
5. Cost - we actually did VBS with less money spent this year than in years past.
Conclusion:
If you want a VBS material that your workers will love, that will clearly and easily share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that will have your children engulfed in VBS and actually "getting it", then you need to call up Brentwood Benson and get your order in! You will love it!
To begin with, Lifeway ending it's relationship with Jeff Slaughter played a huge role in what I will share. There is none better than Slaughter at developing VBS material and music that shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ clearly and effectively with children. None better anywhere! And since Slaughter was picked up by Brentwood Benson to put together their first ever VBS material offering, our staff got a little curious. Our curiosity led us down a new path for VBS. We decided to go with a Fall VBS and see what would happen. We contacted Brentwood Benson and asked if we could premier this new offering. They agreed. We contacted Slaughter and secured him to be live on stage for two nights of VBS worship and celebration. He agreed! Fall VBS would indeed occur.
The following is what we gleaned from this adventure:
1. Slaughter - still NONE BETTER. Lifeway really blew it with this one. His heart for children and the gift and blessing on his writing and arranging cannot be denied. He is in person as he is on stage - the real deal. He wants to see people reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And he gives his all to see that this takes place. The music was beyond good with this material. Our adults even loved it and get this - it led to a VBS Flash Mob in both morning services this past Sunday. it was incredible!
2. The material - what Brentwood Benson has put together is the BEST ever! My wife who has the same track record as I do in VBS said it this way: "this material in structure, ideas, how to's, and message was the best ever!" She loved it. And so did our other workers. It was done by people who know VBS and know what is needed. Often those who write VBS material make the structure difficult and the message seems to get lost in the implementation. Often the ideas for sharing do not relate to the children of today. Often, VBS does NOT really get a clear message across. Not with this one. The message was clear and powerful! The children got it! I have never heard children so get the theme and message of VBS like I did this year!
Since the theme was a world tour, missions was all over this material. Our leaders decided to up it even more by Skyping in Missionaries from each of the countries that the tour visited each evening during the group times. And this was awesome! The children heard first hand from people doing mission work and prayed for that person and country! You would not have believed the prayers that went up from these children.
The snacks were even designed to fit the countries each night on the tour and allowed for total theme involvement! And man were they good!
3. Evangelistic - everything about this material was evangelistic from start to finish.
4. Theology - this material is sound and void of the modern hangups found in much material these days. There are NO worries with theology here! Straight Jesus and His gift to all who will receive!
5. Cost - we actually did VBS with less money spent this year than in years past.
Conclusion:
If you want a VBS material that your workers will love, that will clearly and easily share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that will have your children engulfed in VBS and actually "getting it", then you need to call up Brentwood Benson and get your order in! You will love it!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Religion and Politics - At Critical Mass
It has now become clear that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has taken themselves down a dangerous path for political reasons. The web site for BGEA has made a major change. It is a sad change and one that we who believe the Bible and understand the true Gospel of Jesus Christ need to note and speak against.
The BGEA has now removed the Mormon church being listed as a cult!
It is a sad day in the waning years of the evangelists life to see such political posturing rise above the life message of the Gospel that has been faithfully preached for many years. I had so thought that Dr. Billy Graham would finish strong and show the world a strong modern example of such. I think that day has come to an end.
Mormonism is NOT Evangelical and it never will be. The way a Mormon believes they will enter heaven is totally different that what the Bible says - and the Bible is the authority on such! I realize that politics in America is at a critical point. I realize that America is being thrown down the tube by the current administration. I know that this election is the first of many tough ones for Christians in America. We failed to reach our nation and payment time has arrived. But politics should never shape Theology!
I have placed my allegiance to and in the person of Jesus Christ - the one and only Savior. It is only through repentance of sin and acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior that a person can find eternal life with God in heaven. And Americas need for a political change does not, nor can it change that fact. Mormonism is a cult. It does not teach the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am called to preach Jesus, and Jesus alone. My political views do not change my theology.
Christians need to be extremely careful! When we alter our convictions for our desired political gains, we lose more than a political victory!
I rank Mitt Romney way above President Obama in a political perspective. I want President Obama defeated in this election.
But I will NOT change nor stray from the Gospel of Jesus Christ nor will I lesson my declaration of the application of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the mere token of political gain!
This I cannot and will NOT do!
Jesus is the Lord and I will NOT sell Him out over anything!
The BGEA has now removed the Mormon church being listed as a cult!
It is a sad day in the waning years of the evangelists life to see such political posturing rise above the life message of the Gospel that has been faithfully preached for many years. I had so thought that Dr. Billy Graham would finish strong and show the world a strong modern example of such. I think that day has come to an end.
Mormonism is NOT Evangelical and it never will be. The way a Mormon believes they will enter heaven is totally different that what the Bible says - and the Bible is the authority on such! I realize that politics in America is at a critical point. I realize that America is being thrown down the tube by the current administration. I know that this election is the first of many tough ones for Christians in America. We failed to reach our nation and payment time has arrived. But politics should never shape Theology!
I have placed my allegiance to and in the person of Jesus Christ - the one and only Savior. It is only through repentance of sin and acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior that a person can find eternal life with God in heaven. And Americas need for a political change does not, nor can it change that fact. Mormonism is a cult. It does not teach the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am called to preach Jesus, and Jesus alone. My political views do not change my theology.
Christians need to be extremely careful! When we alter our convictions for our desired political gains, we lose more than a political victory!
I rank Mitt Romney way above President Obama in a political perspective. I want President Obama defeated in this election.
But I will NOT change nor stray from the Gospel of Jesus Christ nor will I lesson my declaration of the application of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the mere token of political gain!
This I cannot and will NOT do!
Jesus is the Lord and I will NOT sell Him out over anything!
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