1 Timothy 4:1-2 KJVS
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; [2] Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
This is a list of what’s missing in today’s modern church. It is not an exhaustive list but a list none the less. I will give scripture to read so you can check to see if what I am saying is true so be like the Bereans and let’s get started.
THE GOSPEL- the requirement of REPENTANCE has been taken out and replaced with easy beleivism. This manifests itself by accepting Jesus into your heart or just believing in JESUS. The bible never tells us to accept JESUS into our hearts and warns us about just believing in God in James 2:19 where it says ” you believe in one God you do well but even the devils believe and tremble”. We must REPENT and trust alone in Jesus for salvation. We must transfer trust in our works to Jesus work on the cross. Scriptures to read- James 2:19; Romans chapter 1; Romans 6:1,2.
REPENTANCE- to REPENT means to turn away from your sins (TESHUVA). This is the second of two definitions of REPENTANCE this one being the Hebrew definition while METENIOA meaning to change ones mind in the Greek is the other definition. REPENTANCE has been taken away because false converts do not want to do what God requires for the reason that they like thier sin and do not want to change or preachers do not teach it so they do not know. Scriptures to read- John 3:19; Mark 1:15;Luke 13:3,5; Acts 20:20,21.
HOLINESS- holiness has been replaced by an over emphasis on grace or hyper grace. Some will say we don’t have to obey God’s commands or REPENT at all. But Gods word says that if we love him we will keep his commands (John 14:21). Also God’s word tells us to ” be ye holy as I am holy”(1 peter 1:16). These type of false converts have no fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22,23).It is possible by the power of the holy spirit to live a holy life. We will not always be lead by the spirit but when we are it is possible to live holy. This is apart of our sanctification process (Romans 15:16). Scriptures to read- John 14:21;1Peter 1:16; Romans 6:1,2&22; Romans 15:16; Galatians 5:22,23.
SEPARATION FROM THE WORLD- I am talking about churches with a night club atmosphere, men and women who do not dress modestly with their tattoos and piercings. Jesus has brought us out of the world, not to copy the world but to copy him. I am not condemning any one who had tats and piercings before they were saved but these sinful practices need to stop once you are saved. We must be sanctified , set apart from the world, made holy. Although we can not do this except by the power of God he does give us the responsibility to walk along side during the process. Scriptures to read- John 15:19; Philippians 2:12; James 4:4; 1 Timothy 2:9.
PASTORS WHO SPEAK TRUTH- there are 2 main reasons pastors will not speak truth. One is they have not been taught by their seminaries and mentors to speak truth. Two is they do not want to speak truth because it benefits them in some way. This is usually for a monetary reason or for fear of losing congregants. Many people will gravitate to these type of pastors because what they say satisfies a sinful persons flesh and itches their ears. PASTORS are called to protect the congregation not harm them so they will receive greater damnation when they introduce heresies either in the open or secretly.Scriptures to read-Luke 16:13; 2 Timothy 4:3;Jeremiah 23:1,2; 2 Peter 2:1.
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