Songs and Christian Liberty

[Charlie24]

Yes. But "liberal" in its original context - willing to respect opinions different from one's own.

If you read my post then you would have seen that this generation of believers is completely different from what the world is becoming.

The thing is, the difference is less superficial than you may like.

When we find ourselves unable to encourage Christians who are different from us we reveal a serious problem regardless of our age.


I need to add..... when I say IFB churches that are mired in tradition are dying out (Jesus promises to "spew" the out) I do not mean their children or grandchildren will not have a church. They just will not be trapped in the same prejudices.

It was like that with the churches who considered traditional hymns (when those were new) too worldly. Those churches no longer exist, but odds are at least some of their children joined churches that sang traditional hymns. And very shortly those hymn singing churches became strong.

To everything there is a season.

But Jon, I'm 70 years old now, I've seen what the IFB was and what it is now in those 70 years.

Brother it's declining. We are one of the very few left that will fight Satan tooth and nail to uphold the old paths that Jeremiah spoke of.

But I see weakness today that I didn't see 60 years ago, but the attacks of Satan have increased since them, much higher intensity.

 

[Ascetic X]

An observation -

Churches that prioritize their traditions and preferences have been lamenting the decline of "Christianity" for ages….

What people lament and view as Satan attacking the church is in reality a decline in traditions….

The theories and theologies that once separated Christians have become secondary to the gospel of Christ…

What so many morn is not in reality a decline in Christianity (although they do not realize this) but a decline in their traditions…

The decline of Christianity that I see is comprised of mega church pastors and youth ministry leaders being caught committing adultery and horrendous crimes against vulnerable young women.

The Church Leaders website documents these items weekly.

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Then there is the Dove Awards featuring gay activist musicians proudly endorsing abominations.

Almost all the denominations and many churches are going woke and embracing the Sodomite agenda.

In addition, the preaching in mainstream denominations tends to be more like positive thinking seminars, with sports anecdotes, diversity lectures, corny jokes, but no gospel, no Bible teaching, no altar calls. Church kids love Harry Potter as much as heathen children. The charismatic churches are exhibiting bizarre behaviors that seem more influenced by shamans and witch doctors than solid biblical teachings.

There may be pockets of revival sprinkled here and there, and I pray they overwhelm the forces of darkness, but apostasy in the churches is spreading rapidly. Female bishops and lesbian deacons are common.

Mammonism, libertinism, sloppy dress, rock concerts, and new age ideologies have replaced the respectful, devout spiritual traditions that used to result in true conversions and reverent discipleship.

Barna Research verifies how such a huge percentage of pastors are addicted to adult entertainment, divorce rates in the churched are similar to the unchurched, and contemporary worship bands indulge in alcohol and drugs, just like pagan musicians. See the story of the Newsboys for one example.