The American Christian Church has officially slipped into the Twilight Zone!!!!
While perusing some Liberal Blogs, I came across a posting that makes the same point that I made two Sunday’s ago in my Sunday School class. Read this quote, note that it is from a Liberal who is a member of “The Alliance for Moderate, Liberal and Progressive Blogs”! There are very few things I say amen to, when liberals speak, but this one hits the nail on the head. Here’s the quote…
“H. Richard Niebuhr once observed that the theology of liberal Protestantism was “A God without wrath who brought men without sin into a kingdom without judgment through the ministrations of a Christ without a cross.” It is interesting to read this comment because Niebuhr was referring to the liberal side of the faith but it is the same theology that many on the conservative side of the faith use in their preaching today. It is the essence of what are called “seeker-friendly” services. It is the very message that Joel Osteen and other modern day pastors are preaching! If you go to the Lakewood Church website and search around for the words "God" and "Jesus", you will not find them. They just aren't there. But the words "Joel Osteen" and "Ministries" are everywhere. There's no sin or judgment or even kingdom -- much less a Christ on a Cross -- suffering. It is almost as if they are ashamed to preach the words of Jesus.” - Link
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When liberals are noticing that there is a problem with the messages being taught from Conservative Evangelical pulpits, that means the problem is REALLY REALLY REALLY BAD! It’s like going to the Doctor and having him tell you that he’s discovered that you have cancer and then telling you that you’ve only got minutes to live.
Todd Wilken of Issues Etc. have a great line for "Social Conservative" Christians with liberal theology: "Bible Believing Liberals". The irony is that while "liberal" and "conservative" start as very different places, they end up at the same place.
Posted by: Steve | March 14, 2006 at 05:50 PM
You wanna know why you couldn't find God anywhere on the Lakewood Church website??? because you didn't click the contact us tab, when you click it, there's a square picture that says "Please support God's Work"
Today has been the saddest day of my life, i've been reading all about these people and misleading leaders....
Posted by: Rita | July 15, 2007 at 07:39 PM
You should really be careful what you post. No one will believe anything you say if you lie even a little to make a point.
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Posted by: jays | September 04, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Though I'm no fan of Olsteen, I have to post the following from his website in the "Our Beliefs" section:
WE BELIEVE…the entire Bible is inspired by God, without error and the authority on which we base our faith, conduct and doctrine.
WE BELIEVE…in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to this earth as Savior of the world.
WE BELIEVE…Jesus died on the cross and shed His blood for our sins. We believe that salvation is found by placing our faith in what Jesus did for us on the cross. We believe Jesus rose from the dead and is coming again.
WE BELIEVE…water baptism is a symbol of the cleansing power of the blood of Christ and a testimony to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE…in the regular taking of Communion as an act of remembering what the Lord Jesus did for us on the cross.
WE BELIEVE…every believer should be in a growing relationship with Jesus by obeying God’s Word, yielding to the Holy Spirit and by being conformed to the image of Christ.
WE BELIEVE…as children of God, we are overcomers and more than conquerors and God intends for each of us to experience the abundant life He has in store for us.
Please update your comments about him. Though the information you posted in 2006 may have been true then, it certainly isn't now. For your credibility's sake, please make the appropriate correction.
Posted by: Garry | February 15, 2009 at 10:35 PM