There is no other book on earth more inviting, soothing, encouraging and life changing than an opened Bible.”
–Ken Pratt (Return to Willow Falls)
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'”
–John 14:6 (NKJV)
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How to Live in a Pagan, Apostate, and Foolish World
Key Verse: “We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” –1 John 5:19 (NKJV)
I pray that those reading these lessons take them to heart. This world is evil and the devil desperately wants to destroy, especially the children. Study the history of Israel–the false gods that the people brought into their worship believed in child sacrifice. Our country is no better for there are many children offered to the devil via the form of abortion. The killing of the innocent. However, there are many ways to sacrifice children and one of them is to not teach them about God. Let them wander and stray in the abyss of the evil in this world.
My daughter sent me the following. Read it and see if you don’t agree that we are moving more and more to an apostate culture. “Where are the true believers?” So shouted the prophets. This study was made in 2012, so I wonder how it has changed. I do not think it has improved. The study was made by McDowell, Barna, and Nappa regarding the Christian teenager. Remember this was 2012 so this group are now in their twenties.
–41% were uncertain whether Jesus was physically resurrected.
–63% didn’t believe Jesus to be the son of the one true God.
–44% believed the Bible to be just one of many authoritative voices about Jesus.
–33% believed that Jesus is not the only way to heaven.
–only 5% studied the Bible daily.
–a growing majority believe the Holy Spirit is only a symbol of God’s presence or power rather than a person of the Trinity.
–60% are uncertain, unsettled, or confused about whether the Bible can be trusted.
–70% express persistent, measurable doubts that what the Bible says about Jesus is true.
These were supposed to be “Christian teenagers,” however, in their beliefs/doctrines there is a doubt as to the depth of their Christianity. There is a growing trend toward heresy and I’m waiting for parents, preachers, and leaders to proclaim, “Thus saith the Lord!” The atmosphere of our culture is to doubt the Bible, mock Jesus Christ, and serve whatever god they want.
Why do I speak about doctrine so much? Go back and read the above statistics. We are to guard the truth–the doctrine. We are to trust the holy written Word of God–the Bible. What is being taught in our homes, for that is where it must start? What standards are being laid by the parents regarding the truth of the Bible and Jesus Christ?
I didn’t refer to the Scriptures that I had planned for today’s lesson, but one of them states, “…and there is a sin leading to death.” (1 John 5:17) I will not get into detail about this now, but part of it is believing the doctrines of the antichrists, and refusing the testimony of the Holy Spirit in regard to the Son of God. Some say that revival starts in the church, but I will say that revival starts with the individual and moves to the home. This world is under the control of the devil and his evil, wicked way; do not give into his or sacrifice the children to him.