Convergence is an event known in the Word of God as Apostasy, which requires an act of converging and especially moving toward union, sameness, or uniformity.
Thank you all for the red hearts regarding this article. Your kindness in supporting this topic is appreciated and noted. This is a sensitive subject to most readers. However, it requires review by fellow believers in Christ.
Many “church” leaders and members lined up behind the Govt mandates during COVID. This coercion supported by major corporations was an abuse of biblical freedom. We forget that the Nazi’s got control of the German church by infiltrating all the denomination leadership and enforcing Romans 13. Most churchgoers including elders and deacons, are spiritually blind, allowing this stuff to happen. Reading scripture while spiritually blind leads to religious piety, like the Pharisees and the Roman Catholic Church. Get right with God today, time is running out.
Great point, Geoffrey. One of my African directors told me, "We need to come and evangelize the American pastors." He is under the belief that most churches are led by unsaved leaders who follow Jesus without being indwelt by Him. I think he has a point.
"Equipping the authentic Saints of Jesus Christ is a massive challenge." Amen to that!
This "equipping" is why I wrote an essay entitled, "Resistance Strategies". I learned this strategy in 1971, and have worked it into my life - it works well, even with children, when taught by example.
Sometimes genuine believers perceive something is wrong, or they sense an error, but they just don't have the words to express what they sense. That is where these inspired essays and teachings are a great help.
Thanks for the restack, Mark. Every little bit helps.
Thank you all for the red hearts regarding this article. Your kindness in supporting this topic is appreciated and noted. This is a sensitive subject to most readers. However, it requires review by fellow believers in Christ.
Many “church” leaders and members lined up behind the Govt mandates during COVID. This coercion supported by major corporations was an abuse of biblical freedom. We forget that the Nazi’s got control of the German church by infiltrating all the denomination leadership and enforcing Romans 13. Most churchgoers including elders and deacons, are spiritually blind, allowing this stuff to happen. Reading scripture while spiritually blind leads to religious piety, like the Pharisees and the Roman Catholic Church. Get right with God today, time is running out.
Great point, Geoffrey. One of my African directors told me, "We need to come and evangelize the American pastors." He is under the belief that most churches are led by unsaved leaders who follow Jesus without being indwelt by Him. I think he has a point.
The director is absolutely correct!
It goes to show you how lukewarm Western pastors are. Thank God we are not all like that.
What are some ways you have observed "convergence" in our church culture?
The Mennonite Church’s acceptance of homosexual relationships.
"Equipping the authentic Saints of Jesus Christ is a massive challenge." Amen to that!
This "equipping" is why I wrote an essay entitled, "Resistance Strategies". I learned this strategy in 1971, and have worked it into my life - it works well, even with children, when taught by example.
Sometimes genuine believers perceive something is wrong, or they sense an error, but they just don't have the words to express what they sense. That is where these inspired essays and teachings are a great help.