Preston Sprinkle Assembles LGBTQ and Other Woke Activists to Release New Study Bible

Today’s the day, folks! Preston Sprinkle, the theologian extraordinaire of the pro-LGBTQ leftist evangelical machine, founder of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, and one of the original board members of Revoice, is back with his latest attempt to completely undermine biblical orthodoxy.

In an email newsletter sent out today, Sprinkle announces the release of The Upside Down Kingdom Study Bible, a project that reeks of theological compromise and cultural pandering.

Now, let’s take a moment to let that sink in. Preston Sprinkle—whose claim to fame is normalizing homosexuality, transgenderism, and other aberrant sexuality within the Church—is the general editor of a Study Bible. That alone should tell you everything you need to know about the theological disaster waiting to unfold.

But don’t worry, he didn’t go at it alone. No, he’s assembled an all-star cast of progressive voices like Derwin Gray, Rebecca McLaughlin, Michael Bird, Lynn Cohick, Francis Chan, Rachel Gilson, Jemar Tisby, Greg Coles, and the dynamic duo of theological confusion, John and Lisa Bevere.

Oh, and let’s not forget the late Ron Sider, because nothing says solid biblical interpretation like a socialist-leaning activist masquerading as a Christian leader.

Well, according to Sprinkle, the notes focus on applying Scripture to social, cultural, and political issues. You know, the things progressives love to twist to fit their ever-evolving moral standards.

Apparently, you’ll find notes addressing everything from science and the Bible (because why not inject secularist interpretations into the Word of God?) to hot-button issues like race, abortion, and immigration.

Yes, these are the people Sprinkle has chosen to give you insight on what Scripture really means. You see, when the Bible says, “In the beginning God created…” what it actually means is, “In the beginning, God created wokeness.”

So, who exactly are these “scholars” Sprinkle has assembled, and why should anyone trust them to interpret Scripture?

First up, Derwin Gray, the former NFL player turned pastor, who never misses an opportunity to virtue signal on racial issues. This guy thinks the biggest threat to the Church is systemic racism—forget about sin and hell, folks, what we really need is more diversity quotas—and more Beth Moore—in the pulpit.

Then we have Rebecca McLaughlin, the LGBTQ-affirming intellectual darling of The Gospel-less Communists (aka TGC), who says she’s still attracted to women and that white people must repent of the racism their grandparents committed. Yeah, she’s definitely someone you want writing study notes on “sexuality and gender”.

And of course, we can’t forget Michael Bird and Lynn Cohick—both of whom have made careers out of pushing egalitarianism and progressive theology. Nothing says “sound biblical scholarship” like rewriting the roles of men and women in the Church to fit the latest feminist trends.

We’ve also got Francis Chan, who’s been on a downward spiral of theological confusion for years now. Chan once stood for something resembling orthodoxy, but these days he’s buddying up with anyone and everyone who embraces the heretical mishmash of prosperity gospel, social justice, and charismatic chaos. The man is like theological tofu—he just absorbs whatever flavor you put him next to.

And then there’s Jemar Tisby, the race-baiting woke theologian who never misses an opportunity to accuse the Church of being systemically racist. His gospel is not the gospel of Christ—it’s the gospel of Critical Race Theory. According to Tisby, salvation isn’t about repentance and faith in Christ—it’s about checking your privilege and paying reparations.

Oh, and according to Tisby, churches are no different from the KKK because they have Bibles and American flags. But apparently, having the new progressive upside-down Bible will fix that problem.

Greg Coles and Rachel Gilson? More of the same. LGBTQ “side B”-affirming “Christians” who spend most of their time advocating for “gay celibate relationships.” If you’re looking for sound, biblical teaching on sexuality, these are definitely the last people you’d turn to. Gilson reminds us that you can be sexually attracted to potted plants and still be a Christian.

Oh, and let’s not forget the Bevere circus. John and Lisa Bevere, the power couple of charismatic confusion, are always eager to mix self-help platitudes with outlandish spiritual experiences. Theologically, they’re like a bag of Skittles—brightly colored, sugary, and ultimately devoid of any real substance.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, Sprinkle brings in the late Ron Sider—the ERLC fellow who spent his life advocating for a Christianized version of socialism, even comparing abortion to “climate change.”

And don’t be fooled by Sprinkle’s talk of “grace.” When progressives talk about grace, they don’t mean the grace of God that calls sinners to repentance and faith. They mean grace as in “accept everyone’s sin, affirm their lifestyle, and never mention judgment, hell, or God’s holiness.” Sprinkle’s version of grace is a Trojan horse for moral compromise—soft, spineless, and devoid of truth.

So, what should we expect from The Upside Down Kingdom Study Bible? Based on the cast of contributors, it’s safe to say this will be a guide to understanding the Bible through the lens of progressive ideology.

Do you all think my speculation is right? Or do you think this will be some super-solid exegetical tool we should all add to our collections?

Do you think their Study Bible will be a book about the gospel, sin, salvation, and the glory of God? Or will it be a manual for social justice activism, LGBTQ affirmation, and wealth redistribution?

Well, they can start with these...

a BIBLICAL Message about homosexuality...

Genesis 13:13

Now the men of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the LORD.

Genesis 18:20-21
20. Then the LORD said, "The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous
21. that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know."

Genesis 19:4-7
4. Before they had gone to bed, all the men from every part of the city of Sodom--both young and old--surrounded the house.
5. They called to Lot, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them."
6. Lot went outside to meet them and shut the door behind him
7. and said, "No, my friends. Don't do this wicked thing.

We are living in a Genesis 19:9 world...

"Get out of our way,” they replied.
“This fellow came here as a foreigner, and now he wants to play the judge!
We’ll treat you worse than them.”
They kept bringing pressure on Lot and moved forward to break down the door.

Leviticus niv

18:22 Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.

20:13 If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable.

They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.

Psalms 12:8 The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men.

Isaiah 3:9 The look on their faces testifies against them;

they parade their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it.

Woe to them! They have brought disaster upon themselves.

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2 Peter 2:13b Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight.

They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.

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Ezekiel 16:49-50 "`Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom:

She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.

They were haughty and did detestable things before me.

Therefore I did away with them as you have seen.

Romans 1 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)

18 The wrath of God is indeed being revealed from heaven against every impiety and wickedness of those who suppress the truth by their wickedness. 19 For what can be known about God is evident to them, because God made it evident to them. 20 Ever since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what he has made. As a result, they have no excuse; 21 for although they knew God they did not accord him glory as God or give him thanks. Instead, they became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless minds were darkened. 22 While claiming to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for the likeness of an image of mortal man or of birds or of four-legged animals or of snakes.

24 Therefore, God handed them over to impurity through the lusts of their hearts for the mutual degradation of their bodies. 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and revered and worshiped the creature rather than the creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 Therefore, God handed them over to degrading passions. Their females exchanged natural relations for unnatural, 27 and the males likewise gave up natural relations with females and burned with lust for one another. Males did shameful things with males and thus received in their own persons the due penalty for their perversity. 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God handed them over to their undiscerning mind to do what is improper. 29 They are filled with every form of wickedness, evil, greed, and malice; full of envy, murder, rivalry, treachery, and spite.

2 Peter 2

1. But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them--bringing swift destruction on themselves.
2. Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute.
3. In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.
4. For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment;
5. if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others;
6. if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly;
7. and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed by the filthy lives of lawless men
8. (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)--
9. if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.
10. This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings;
11. yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous accusations against such beings in the presence of the Lord.
12. But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish.
13. They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.

What kind of a people are we;

that we allow men dressed in womens clothes

to pervert the minds of little children?

But there IS hope!!!

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

9. Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived:
Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders
10. nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
11. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

If you could NOT change, you would be in most pitiful shape...

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