Hebraic Musing – Is “Progressive Christianity” Dangerous for Your Soul?
A dangerous lie is
propagating in America’s churches today under the guise of “Progressive
Christianity.” Sadly, it is actually “Regressive”;
it is the old liberal agenda with a more palatable title and twists. Most importantly, it side-steps the divinely
inspired, authoritative truths of God’s Word, the Bible, which is "the
same yesterday and today and forever.” Ten Commandments are given to us in the OT, so
why does “it is written” appear over 60X in the NT? Instead, “Progressives” want us to focus on Justice
(economic, marital, racial), Sexual freedom, Truths,
Outdated teachings, Current Culture, etc. Let’s look more closely at each of these:
“Progressives” like
to focus on “Justice” in social & racial
issues; meanwhile neglecting God’s justice dealing with the “Personal
Salvation” of sinful, wicked men; for which Christ died on the cross. Thus, “Progressive” teachings tend to ignore
the deity of Christ and the trinity? Does
God’s “Justice” include “marriage justice” (same-sex marriage), economic
justice (socialism), and racial justice (CRT)? But our Bible tells us to “Speak each man
the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth,
justice, and peace;” Zech.8:16 NKJV
Today’s culture
and man’s innate nature craves sexual freedom, however Jesus’s
teachings stress Biblical Marriage, abstinence until married, etc. Why would 80% of abortions be for unwed
mothers if God gave us sex in order to create lives to be raised in families? No wonder human life is no longer sacred! Today’s culture holds that anyone holding to
the historic Biblical sexual ethic is a narrow minded, unsafe and harmful
person.
What is “truth”? Today’s belief is that “What’s true for you
is true for you”. Gone is the concept of
“absolute truth.” People claim
you are offensive if you hold any opinion other than theirs. Meanwhile, Jesus insisted that we “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark
1:15 BUT some pastors avoid offending
the congregants in order to protect the financial source of their salary and
building mortgage. In seeking instant
gratification, even Christians are being encouraged to “find yourself.” BUT Jesus said “If
anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross
and follow me.” Matt.16:24 NIV
Who has the real “Truth”?
The emphasis in
the early “liberal teachings” tried to save the morality by
ditching doctrine. They discarded “outdated
teachings.” You cannot maintain
Biblical morality if you subvert Biblical authority. Thus they joined the sexual revolution and reformulated
teachings on divorce, birth control, premarital sex, adultery and
homosexuality. Did they resist the
sexual revolution, or did they join it? Since
we are told to Love our neighbors” we need to understand why the Greek language
required 6 unique words to describe “love”?
Moral integrity is becoming more important
than the doctrinal integrity of God’s Word. Do people, including some Christians think “I
know better”? Thus they are unwilling to
abdicate their intellect? As a result,
we have a new personalized faith/religion “based on a god we have created in
our image, based on our values.”
What did Paul,
Timothy and Jesus have to say about these days?
· Paul warned the
Galatians that they were already “turning to a different gospel— which
is really no gospel at all.” Gal.1:6-7 NIV He saw they were believing in a different
Jesus. How did Satan lie to Eve? His opening words were “Has God really
said...?”
· Timothy saw this perversion
coming 2000 years ago, in 48AD; just a little over 10 years after Christ died. “For the time will come when men will not
put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to
suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers
to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their
ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” 2 Timothy 4:3–4 NIV
· Jesus also knew this
day would come so He challenged us. “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is
the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter
through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road
that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matt.7:13-14 Are you challenged to “Find it”!
Final thoughts:
· In the days of
Judges “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Anything changed?
· Progressive
Christianity interprets the Bible through the lens of culture; Progressives avoid
critiquing the culture through the lens of the Bible. Which lens does our LORD want us, His
children, to use?
·
Are
you ready to speak out with Biblical doctrine on matters of Doctrine,
Sex, Marriage, Sanctity of Life, Teachings,
Truth, Justice, Repentance,
etc.?
Points
to ponder
Is showing love to our neighbor as important as telling them the
truth to keep them from HELL?
Are we supposed to imitate our culture, or are we to imitate
Jesus?
Why are Progressive Christians trying to make the “narrow gate”
wider?
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John
14:15 What did He mean?
♫ Shine, Jesus,
shine. Fill this land with the Father's glory. Blaze, Spirit, blaze. Set our
hearts on fire. ♫
Yosef a.k.a.
Joe Brusherd September
20, 2022
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages
exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith”
“Biblical Marriage” Weekly “Hebraic Musings” InsightsByYosef.blogspot.com
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