re: “We have seen a real degredation in American Evangelical churches during my lifetime. We have churches presenting what Dr. Michael Horton refers to as “Christless Christianity.” We are seeker-sensitive, Purpose-Driven, and relevant, rather than Gospel-centered.”
I couldn’t agree with you more .45 Long Colt. I think for many people, whether one has worshiped or not is now defined as “how much was I entertained”? Many so-called evangelical churches are careful to avoid a discussion of the consequences of sin and hell.
Knowing doctrine and why that’s even important is often not even on the radar screen of priorities for many Christians.
So, I agree that the world has influenced the Church far more than the Church has influence the world.
Christian music is a prime example of the loss of doctrinal integrity in favor songs that often have little or no doctrinal content, but “it sounds good”.
I’m with you on all of that. I’m just saying, and I think I’m hearing you also say, that it is possible to use one’s talents and abilities (even in an entertaining way) to get a hearing for the Gospel - but, once you have the unbeliever’s attention we’ve MUST give him/her the real, complete Gospel, not just entertainment.
Thanks for the article from John MacArther. I am aware of his ministry and that he loves the Lord and proclaims the Gospel faithfully. God bless you.
I think we agree more than we disagree.
“I think we agree more than we disagree.”
I think we do, too.