We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Friday, December 14, 2018

Shout the Message


When we communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ only as a means to peace and happiness, already peaceful and happy pagans will politely listen and then turn away. We should not be surprised that a sin-numbed and self-deceived world will only shrug its shoulders and yawn at a gospel message whittled away to only “peace and happiness in Jesus.”  Today’s evangelicals need to be reminded of the urgency of escaping God’s judgment. And it is a simple truth that “if the house is burning or the ship is sinking, you do not whisper ‘fire’ or ‘Mayday’; you shout it!”

Larry Dixon, “Warning a Wrath-Deserving World: Evangelicals and the Overhaul of Hell.” The Emmaus Journal, Vol.2/No.1, pg.12
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