CARM: Why Is Baptism Important? It Doesn’t Save you!
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Gay-Friendly Church Shift Precursor Of Evangelicalism
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This post talks further about how the embrace the contemplative spirituality, and the embrace of the Emerging Church, within mainstream evangelicalism is opening itself up for the exact same homosexual “debates” now going on within fringe evangelical groups like the ELCA and PCUSA.
GAY-FRIENDLY CHURCH SHIFT PRECURSOR OF EVANGELICALISM
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Apprising Ministries is attempting to do what we can to warn of impending disaster concerning mainstream evangelicalism, which continues its drift further into apostasy. One of the issues we’ve been using as an illustration is the deviant lifestyle of those practicing homosexuality, as in having sexual relations with another of the same sex.
The reason this sin of sexual immorality will become an issue even within the heart of conservative evangelicalism is its rejecting the proper Biblical spirituality of Sola Scriptura in favor of centered-on-the-self Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism, e.g. Disciplines To Deception In Southern Baptist Convention.
Now whether one wishes to admit it—or even look at it—within the younger sectors of mainstream evangelical community there is a growing affirmation that homosexuality is indeed a viable lifestyle for the regenerated Christian. For example, one currently gaining stature who typifies this position is Jay Bakker.
We’ve already shown in Jay Bakker To Speak For ELCA Gathering that Bakker is featured speaker at the upcoming 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering—Jesus Justice Jazz, July 22-26 in New Orleans. This would still be, for now, on the fringe of evangelicalism but consider the following from Emerging Church aka Emergent Church—morphing into Emergence Christianity (EC)—theologian Tony Jones:
there are many complex reasons why opposition to same sex marriage has become the latest bugaboo for Evangelicals, not least of which is their interpretation of the seven passages in the Bible that mention homosexuality (that’s .02% of the Bible).
And we do, indeed, need to have a serious and thoroughgoing debate about the meaning of these passages for our day. In fact, some of us are having such a debate. (Online source)
Yes, they are; and it will pick up even more steam after an upcoming EC conference called Christianity 21, which Jones is putting on with his pastor Doug Pagitt. It’s no coincidence that C21 features “queer inclusive” ELCA “pastor” Nadia Bolz-Weber and gay affirming “Presbymergent” Nanette Sawyer, a “pastor” in the PC(USA).
So below we give you another peek of the in-fighting ahead for mainstream evangelical denominations who are foolish enough to embrace these EC white-washed tombs, and sadly, their sympathizers already occupy leadership positions within many:
An Everett Methodist church chose this month to go against its own denomination and publicly accept gays and lesbians into its congregation. Members of St. Paul United Methodist Church voted this month to become “open and affirming,” a term used by other Methodist churches that have taken the same step.
“I think (gays and lesbians) are entitled to equal rights,” said Patricia Rudd, chairwoman of the church committee that’s handling the change. “That’s what Jesus is all about.” Edmonds Christian Church, a Disciples of Christ congregation, also voted within the past month to welcome gays and lesbians. Both churches are taking action on an issue that has split denominations throughout the nation… (Online source)
AM has also brought out in Schism ‘Inevitable’ After US Bishops Approve Gay Ordination that this dastardly divisive homosexual lobby is now completely ripping apart the Episcopal Church. And make no mistake here; they are the ones dividing the visible church because Bible-believing Christians have no choice but to distance ourselves from this homosexual heresy.
No, don’t be fooled; for example, Dr. John MacArthur has already told us who’s really at the slimy bottom of this whole Emerging same-sex mess in the church. Hint — Indeed, has God said (Genesis 3:1, NASB):
The bottom line, I think, in the [Emerging Church] movement is that it is a denial of the clarity of Scripture. It is a denial that we can know what the Bible really says… It is at the foundation an unwillingness to accept the clear teaching of Scripture… These people, like the liberals, deny the clear teaching of Scripture…
One of the big issues is homosexuality in the Emerging Church. They don’t want to take a position on homosexuality. The Bible is not vague or obscure or oblique about homosexuality. It couldn’t be more clear. A homosexual will not inherit the Kingdom of God…that’s pretty clear. Homosexuality in Romans chapter 1 is a perversion that is manifestly when it happens in a culture, begins to dominate a culture, an evidence of divine wrath and divine judgment. So the Bible is clear. They don’t want that clarity. (Online source)
A word to the wise here; this issue of the unrepentant practice of sexual immorality with a member of the same sex i.e. homosexuality is absolutely not going to go away, so you’d best get ready to decide where you’re going to stand.
See also:
JAY BAKKER AND CHRIS ROSEBROUGH
REV. MEGAN ROHRER ON GAY RIGHTS MOVEMENT
WALKING WITH INTEGRITY: THE OFFICIAL BLOG FOR INTEGRITY-USA
OXYMORONIC ‘HOMOSEXUAL CHRISTIANS’ FOCUS OF BARNA REPORT
THE NEW CHRISTIANS WITH CHRISTIANITY WORTH BELIEVING—NO SOLA SCRIPTURA: YES, WOMEN PASTORS AND QUEER CHRISTIANS
POPULAR EMERGING CHURCH WEBSITE THE OOZE SLITHERS OUT OF THE GLBTQ-AFFIRMING CLOSET
Survey: Megachurch Leaders See Themselves As Teacher, Not Pastor
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Well there’s a shock. Perhaps a better understanding of what a pastor is would have helped?
From The Christian Post today:
Megachurch pastors are not likely to see themselves as that – pastors. They’re more likely to view their role as preacher or teacher, according to a new survey.
In newly released findings from the Leadership Network’s [...]
Rank Heresy Being Preached At MHBC Of Rob Bell
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In this post, complete with audio, Chris Rosebrough points out that:
Rob Bell and the other pastors at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan have some serious explaining to do and need to repent, big time, for the rank heresy that’s been spewing from their pulpit lately.
RANK HERESY BEING PREACHED AT MHBC OF ROB BELL
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Rob Bell and the other pastors at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan have some serious explaining to do and need to repent, big time, for the rank heresy that’s been spewing from their pulpit lately.
First it was Phyllis Tickle preaching on the “feminine attributes” of the Holy Spirit and waxing eloquent about something called the Bat Qol (the alleged daughter of the voice of god). Now its Shane Hipps preaching about the so-called “Spiritual Discipline” of silence. The only problem is that Shane completely mangles God’s word and ends up preaching Taoist Eastern Mysticism and Meditation.
Here is audio from Chris Rosebrough’s Fighting for the Faith radio program. In this segment, Rosebrough reviews Hipps’ entire sermon. Keep in mind that this was preached at Rob Bell’s Mars Hill “Bible” Church. Rosebrough exposes the rank heresy, blatant scripture twisting and toxic un-Biblical teaching in this hard hitting and Biblically grounded review.
After hearing this, there will be no doubt in your mind that Mars Hill “Church” is no longer “Christian”. Our prayers go out to Mars Hill and we pray that Christ would open their eyes to the Satanic Deception that has taken over their church.
See also:
SHANE HIPPS AND ROB BELL TEACHING HERESY
DID ROB BELL FORGET THE CROSS?
THROUGH ROB BELL “THE GREAT ENLIGHTENED ONES” TELL US MAN HAS DIVINE GREATNESS
MARCUS BORG AND ROB BELL: THE BIBLE IS NOT A DIVINE PRODUCT WITH DIVINE FINAL AUTHORITY?
ROB BELL, NOOMA, AND THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES
Joel Osteen, its just the Truth – Paul Washer
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,Consider the message of Paul Washer in this video. Listen to what he is saying. Listen to what he is not saying. Listen to the heart in which it is said. Now consider what YOU say and don’t say. Consider your heart for what should be said. It is my prayer that God forgives me of my apathy and lack of faithfulness to the truth.
Standing With You and For Christ Alone,
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